Real Madrid's away trip to Napoli in Group C in the second round of the Champions League group stage is undoubtedly the highlight of many matches in this round.
Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti
In the first round of the Group C group stage, Real Madrid beat Union Berlin 1-0 and Napoli beat Braga 2-1, and it was not easy to win, but they all took three points. It is often believed that Napoli and Real Madrid are strong, both teams reached the last eight of the Champions League last season, and it is reasonable to break through from the group stage, so the outcome of the clash between the two teams is very likely to affect who qualifies as the first in the group, and thus the course of the knockout stage.
Group C standings
In terms of lineup, both teams have top stars and strong lineups, but they both have the problem of the absence of the main team and the incomplete lineup, and it is very likely that a goal battle will be staged.
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Napoli twins Osmeyne and Kvarác Helia were in great form last season, the former winning the Serie A Golden Boot and the latter Serie A assist king and named Serie A's Most Valuable Player of the season. On the back line, Napoli's main centre-back combination last season was Kim Minya and Rahmani, Kim Minya switched to Bayern Munich in the summer window, and this season's central defender partner was replaced by Rahmani and Juan Junior. Both Rahmani and Juan Junior were unavailable due to injuries and could well become Napoli's defensive shortcoming.
Bellingham
Real Madrid are most criticized for not bringing in a top centre after Benzema's departure, but Joselu proved with his performances that he did not rely on luck in scoring goals in two consecutive seasons in La Liga, he scored four goals and assisted twice for Real Madrid, and the combination with Bellingham was surprisingly efficient. Real Madrid have the most luxurious midfielder in the world, but Carlo Ancelotti has not come up with the most suitable combination, this strong dialogue, it is very likely to follow the formation of 4312, but put Vinicius on the familiar left side.
Chuameni, Vinicius in training
Like Napoli's sore points, Real Madrid are struggling with the backline. Courtois, Militão and Alaba are absent, and the unusable Nacho has also been forced to take the central defensive position, and with top center Osmayne in the opposing attacking line, Real Madrid is bound to come under pressure.
Carlo Ancelotti led the team to win the Champions League
Carlo Ancelotti managed Napoli from July 2018 to December 2019 and led the team to a runner-up finish in Serie A in the 2018-2019 season, before being sacked by the Napoli club on 10 December 2019. Carlo Ancelotti has since coached Real Madrid and won the Champions League, La Liga, Club World Cup and Copa del Rey. This time again, I wonder if the Napoli fans will greet Ancelotti with applause or boos!
Napoli boss Garcia said: "Real Madrid is a team with a unique record, winning the Champions League five times in the last 10 years, we have to be humble and give 120% effort.
Garcia
Napoli star Kvarac Helia said: "I grew up watching Real Madrid on TV and today I want to beat them, we are not afraid of them. ”