Barcelona-Naples, the probable formations

Barcelona-Napoli, the probable formations

Napoli visit Barcelona in the return match of the Champions League round of 16. Kickoff at 9 p.m. at the Estadi Olimpic Lluís Companys. They restart from the 1-1 draw in the first leg: the Blaugrana’s lead through Lewandowski was answered by Osimhen for the Azzurri’s equalizer. A place in the quarterfinals is up for grabs.

Xavi has to do without Pedri and De Jong in midfield: room for Fermin Lopez, Christensen and Gundogan. In attack, Raphinha recovers, but will start from the bench: in his place is Lamine Yamal with Lewandowski and Joao Felix. Defense headed by Araujo, between the posts Ter Stegen.

Calzona rejoins Rrahmani in defense, who will partner Juan Jesus, Di Lorenzo and Olivera, favored over Mario Rui, will act as full-backs. In the midfield, Lobotka in the box, assisted by Anguissa and Traoré. Osimhen will lead the offensive trident, complemented by Politano and Kvaratskhelia.

Probable lineups

BARCELONA (4-3-3): Ter Stegen; Koundé, Araujo, Cubarsi, Cancelo; Fermin Lopez, Christensen, Gundogan; Yamal, Lewandowski, Joao Felix. All. Xavi.

NAPOLI (4-3-3): Meret; Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Juan Jesus, Olivera; Anguissa, Lobotka, Traorè Politano, Osimhen, Kvaratskhelia. All. Calzona.