Napoli head into this crucial Champions League clash looking to respond after a very difficult week. Antonio Conte's defending Serie A champions were heavily beaten 3-0 by Juventus in Turin, a result that left them nine points behind league leaders Inter Milan.
That defeat came just days after a frustrating draw away to 10-man Copenhagen in the league phase. Despite taking the lead through Scott McTominay, Napoli failed to press their advantage after the Danish side went down to 10 men, allowing Jordan Larsson to equalise. The result leaves Napoli 25th in the 36-team table, outside the top 24 on goal difference.
Softfootball reported that a win at the Maradona would significantly boost Napoli's chances of reaching the knockout playoffs. They have been strong at home in Europe, picking up seven points from a possible nine in this competition and remaining unbeaten at the Maradona since December 2024.
