FC Barcelona missed out on taking a big step towards the quarter-finals of the Champions League in Naples. Arsenal FC also has to tremble.
Lewandowski gave the guests the deserved lead after an hour. The ex-Bayern star scored after an assist from Pedri (60th minute). As if out of nowhere, Naples equalized a quarter of an hour later. A former Bundesliga striker also scored for the Italian champions. Victor Osimhen, who used to play for VfL Wolfsburg, scored a flattering equalizer (75′).
For Barcelona, the Champions League may be their last chance to win a title this season. The team was thrown out of the Spanish Cup in Bilbao in January. In the league, coach Xavi’s team is eight points behind leaders Real Madrid and two behind surprise team Girona in third place. The return leg in the premier class will take place on March 12th at the Camp Nou.
Arsenal with luck in Porto – until added time
Arsenal FC is also threatened with elimination in the round of 16. In the away game in Porto, the Londoners lost late 0-1 (0-0). Galeno scored in stoppage time to give the Portuguese a not undeserved victory (90+4). Because: The Premier League team around DFB star Kai Havertz was lucky, especially in the first half, that Porto were unable to score a double chance. The ball hit the post and the rebound went past the goal.
In the league, Arsenal is still on target. The Gunners are only in third place behind Liverpool FC and Manchester City, but are within striking distance. The championship is still within reach. Most recently, Arsenal won the league 5-0 at Burnley and 6-0 at West Ham. This weekend we play at home against Newcastle United.