UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Match Information
FC Barcelona vs. Napoli
Match Highlights: Barcelona 3-1 Napoli
In the first leg of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 tie, FC Barcelona emerged victorious with a 3-1 win over Napoli. The match was played at the Camp Nou on February 21, 2024, and was witnessed by a capacity crowd of 98,000 fans.
Barcelona took the lead in the 18th minute when Robert Lewandowski scored from the penalty spot. The Polish striker doubled the advantage in the 30th minute with a header from a cross by Ousmane Dembele.
Napoli pulled a goal back in the 57th minute through Victor Osimhen, but Barcelona restored their two-goal lead in the 85th minute when Ansu Fati scored a stunning goal from outside the box.
The match was a closely fought contest, but Barcelona ultimately deserved the victory. They dominated possession and created more chances than their opponents.
Napoli will have it all to do in the second leg at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on March 15, 2024. They will need to score at least two goals without conceding in order to progress to the quarter-finals.
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