Lewandowski Reveals Barcelona's Plans for Osimhen's 'Dangerous' Napoli Ahead of Champions League Match

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Lewandowski Reveals Barcelona's Plans for Osimhen's 'Dangerous' Napoli Ahead of Champions League Match

Ayoola Kelechi • 23:15 - 05.03.2024

Barcelona and Napoli are set for an exciting UEFA Champions League second leg tie

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has offered insights into the Catalans' strategy to overcome Napoli in the upcoming Champions League Round of 16 second leg clash.

Recap of the First Leg

In the first leg encounter, Napoli and Barcelona battled to a 1-1 draw, with goals from prolific strikers Victor Osimhen and Lewandowski. 

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Despite Francesco Calzona's debut as Napoli's manager, both teams showcased their attacking prowess, setting the stage for an intriguing rematch.

Lewandowski reveals Barcelona’s plans

Reflecting on their performance, Lewandowski emphasized the importance of replicating Barcelona's strong start against Napoli. The Catalans exerted significant pressure on their opponents during the first 30 minutes of the initial encounter, a level of play they aim to sustain in the return leg.

Robert Lewandowski with the man of the match award against Napoli. (Photo Credit: UCL/X)
Robert Lewandowski with the man of the match award against Napoli. (Photo Credit: UCL/X)

"We played really well against Napoli, in the first 30 minutes, we played really well. We needed that second goal, but now we have the home leg to do it," stated the Poland international in a recent interview with Barcelona's social media channels.

Barcelona’s Confidence Amidst Challenges

With the home advantage at Camp Nou, Barcelona aims to capitalize on their strong start and secure a victory against a formidable Napoli side. Lewandowski acknowledged the danger posed by Napoli's talented players but expressed confidence in Barcelona's ability to emerge victorious.

"Napoli are a dangerous team with really good players, but we want to win this game, and, even though there is still time before then, we want to win all our matches up until then as well," Lewandowski added.

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As the anticipation builds for the crucial Champions League clash, Barcelona remains focused on executing their game plan and securing their spot in the next round of the competition. With Lewandowski's guidance and the determination of the entire team, Barcelona aims to overcome Napoli's challenge and advance in the Champions League.

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