Barcelona made hard work of it, but earned their place in this season’s Champions League quarter-finals after a 3-1 win (4-2 on aggregate) against a spirited Napoli display at the Camp Nou. Read on, for five talking points as Barca booked a mouthwatering clash against Bundesliga giants Bayern next Friday.
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Talking points and compelling storylines to watch, as Italian football set to return
The 2019-20 Serie A campaign resumes this weekend, with almost one-third of the season still to complete. There are plenty of storylines which need closure, from Juventus’ toughest title race in years to the chase for European qualification. Continue reading
Belgium 9-0 San Marino: 5 Talking Points
Belgium became the first team to book their Euro 2020 place with a record-equalling 9-0 home thrashing in their qualifier against San Marino on Thursday. Inter Milan’s Romelu Lukaku was again among the goals while there were strikes for a forgotten man and talented teenager too. Continue reading
Napoli 0-1 Arsenal: 5 Hits and Flops
Arsenal secured their Europa League semi-final place after a 1-0 (3-0 aggregate) victory over Serie A giants Napoli away from home at the San Paolo, but which players impressed while others struggled in Italy? Continue reading