All eyes will be on Naples today as they host Real Madrid in a very important Champions League group stage game. This game is a chance for both teams to take early control of Group A. Both teams have had great starts to the season. But there can only be one winner at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
Napoli’s Great Start Keeps Going
With five straight wins, the hosts have had a great start to their time as Serie A’s boss Luciano Spalletti. So far, their fast-paced, attacking style has blown away their opponents. Victor Osimhen, a Nigerian striker, has scored 4 goals in 5 games and has been hard to stop at times. Real Madrid could be in for a tough time if Napoli can keep up their good play at home.
Real Look at the Pedigree of the Defending Champions
But you should never count out Real Madrid, who have won 13 titles. Their best players are still Luka Modric, Toni Kroos, and Vinicius Jr., even though Karim Benzema is hurt and can’t play. Carlo Ancelotti is a good manager who knows how to win big games. His team will be well-trained in how to play the game. It might be helpful for them to be able to handle an early Napoli storm.
Electric Atmosphere Promised
There will be a lot of noise at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona as more than 50,000 enthusiastic Napoli fans cheer their team on. From the start, they will try to bring Real Madrid down. If the hosts score first, the guests might not be able to play anymore. But one goal could put the heat on the nervous home team.
Guessed Team Lineups
Meret, Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Kim, Mario Rui, Anguissa, Lobotka, Zielinski, Politano, Osimhen, and Kvaratskhelia are the players for Napoli.
The Real Madrid team is made up of Courtois, Carvajal, Militao, Alaba, Mendy, Modric, Tchouameni, Kroos, Valverde, Vinicius Jr., and Rodrygo.
Prediction: Napoli will beat Real Madrid 2-1.
This has all the signs of becoming a classic. But I think Napoli will win because of their energy and Osimhen’s goal threat. The Parthenopei wants to make a statement with their game and get off to a great start in the UCL knockout rounds.
Real are always dangerous, of course. That being said, I think this will be Naples’ night under the lights.
Let’s hope the match lives up to the hype! Leave your own forecasts in the comments.
