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Barcelona Edge Napoli in Thrilling Champions League Clash
Barcelona emerged victorious over Napoli in a captivating encounter to advance to the quarter-finals
Match Highlights
In a fiercely contested UEFA Champions League Round of 16 clash, FC Barcelona secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over SSC Napoli on Tuesday. The match, played at Camp Nou in Barcelona, Spain, witnessed an enthralling display of attacking football and dramatic twists.
Barcelona grabbed the lead in the 18th minute when Robert Lewandowski capitalized on a defensive error to slot home from close range. However, Napoli responded with an equalizing goal by Victor Osimhen just seven minutes later.
The second half was just as intense, with both teams trading blows. Piotr Zieliński gave Napoli the lead in the 55th minute, but Barcelona rallied and drew level through a stunning strike by Pedri in the 60th minute. The Catalan giants then sealed the victory with a decisive goal by Ousmane Dembélé in the 84th minute.
Match Statistics
The match statistics highlighted the competitive nature of the encounter:
- Possession: Barcelona 58%, Napoli 42%
- Shots on Target: Barcelona 15, Napoli 8
- Corner Kicks: Barcelona 6, Napoli 4
- Yellow Cards: Barcelona 1 (Franck Kessié), Napoli 2 (Stanislav Lobotka, André-Frank Zambo Anguissa)
Next Round
With this victory, Barcelona have booked their place in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League. The draw for the quarter-finals will take place on Friday, March 17.
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