30.
19:17
Tooor for SSC Napoli, 1-0 by Frank Anguissa
29.
7:16 p.m
Fofana dribbles through the center and shoots from 25 meters. His shot goes way over.
26.
19:13
Naples’ chances are increasing. This time Raspadori brings a cross in front of the goal. Roussillon clears just in front of Di Lorenzo, who is ready to take a shot.
24.
19:11
Good luck for Union! Union clears the corner, but Naples remains in possession of the ball. The Italians bring the ball again from the right to the middle. Natan gets the header. His shot hits the left post.
24.
7:10 p.m
Di Lorenzo delivers a half-high cross from the right into the six-yard box. Diogo Leite clears for a corner.
23.
7:09 p.m
The following corner poses no danger.
22.
7:08 p.m
Roussillon brings a cross from the left to the second post. Mário Rui heads the ball for a corner.
20.
7:06 p.m
Union is currently acting too passively. The Köpenick team cannot withstand the high pressure from Naples for more than 90 minutes. You have to invest more yourself.
17.
7:04 p.m
Almost 1-0 for the home team! Union had actually already won the ball in their own penalty area, but then Diogo Leite cleared it against Roussillon’s chest. This gives Zieliński the ball. The Pole shoots from five meters on the right. Rønnow parries the shot.
15.
19:02
Loud banging noises can be heard again and again. Apparently some “fans” are throwing firecrackers. So far it doesn’t affect the game, but it doesn’t sound good.
14.
7:00 p.m
A Union corner from the left is not defended well by Napoli, but Meret is awarded a free kick because Bonucci was too close to him. Naples continues to have possession of the ball.
11.
18:58
Union dares to move forward again. Laïdouni drives the ball over the left side and then crosses into the middle. The cross is deflected and lands in the arms of Meret.
10.
18:56
Diogo Leite got the ball between his legs. He has to recover for a moment.
9.
6:55 p.m
Naples are clearly superior in this initial phase. Union is limited to defending.
7.
18:53
Raspadori dribbles his way through the center and then passes Kvaratskhelia to the left of the penalty area. The Georgian’s shot is blocked.
5.
18:52
First good chance! Naples’ second corner brings immediate danger. The ball lands on Rrahmani’s head six meters from the goal. Luckily for Union, his header goes just wide to the left. Rønnow would have had no chance.
4.
6:50 p.m
Union has the first conclusion of the game. Becker is sent to the right by Haberer. Becker goes into the penalty area and finishes with his right. His shot is no problem for Meret.
3.
6:49 p.m
The home team has a first corner. The ball lands in Rønnow’s arms.
2.
6:48 p.m
Naples starts with a lot of possession. Union is initially low.
1.
6:46 p.m
Game start
6:00 p.m
Rudi Garcia makes two changes for Napoli compared to the 2-0 win against Salernitana. Mário Rui starts for Olivera in full defense. In addition, Østigård will be replaced by Natan in central defense.
5:59 p.m
About the personnel: Compared to the 0-3 defeat against Frankfurt, Urs Fischer is changing in five positions. Jaeckel starts in the back three for Knoche. Rousillon and Juranović occupy the flanks. Gosens and Trimmel initially sit on the bench. Haberer and Khedira also start in central midfield. Král sits on the bench for this. Hollerbach is not registered for the Champions League.
5:56 p.m
Napoli have won three of their last four competitive games. There was only a draw against AC Milan. Rudi Garcia’s team is in fourth place in the league. The gap to league leaders Inter is seven points. In the Champions League, the reigning Italian champions have six points from three games. A win today against Union would open the door to the round of 16. The first leg between the two teams ended 1-0 for Napoli.
5:49 p.m
Can Union Berlin finally free itself from the crisis? The Köpenickers have now lost twelve competitive games in a row. Accordingly, they are in a relegation battle in the Bundesliga and in the Champions League they are still waiting for the first point in the club’s history. “The situation is really shitty at the moment […]“But it’s important to look forward again and get up again,” said Urs Fischer at the press conference before today’s game. The team showed that they are ready to try everything again for 90 minutes.
5:43 p.m
Hello and welcome to matchday 4 in the group stage of the Champions League. Today at 6:45 p.m. SSC Napoli meets Union Berlin.