Barcelona vs Napoli, Ernesto Valverde Beware of Partenopei

DBasia.news –  Entering the round of 16 of the 2019/2020 Champions League, Barcelona will face Napoli. In the match, Barca gets more votes and support, but Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde was reluctant to be overwhelmed. According to him, Napoli can provide surprises.

Barcelona will travel to the headquarters of Naples at the Stadio San Paolo in the first leg match. The game is fairly heavy because San Paolo is known as a difficult place for opponents. Not only that, but Barcelona also had to divide the focus because after returning from Naples they were ready to face the second El Clasico against Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu.

“Napoli is a dangerous team,” Valverde told Barca TV. “They might not be at their best, but this is a tough draw. The atmosphere of the first match at their stadium will be incredible.”

“The atmosphere will be hot inside the stadium where their fans are above you. We are used to playing in this atmosphere and it will be fun,” Valverde continued.

Meanwhile, Gennaro Gattuso, the new coach who replaced Carlo Ancelotti, said he was challenged to see the results of this lottery.

“Barcelona are a great team. This is a great challenge. We will fight them fearlessly,” said Gattuso, who will make his Champions League debut as a coach.

Gattuso’s statement asserting that he would face Barca fearlessly was echoed by the attacker Arkadiusz. “There’s no fear. I’m waiting at San Paolo.”

Napoli’s first leg will host on February 25 local time. While the second leg will be held at Camp Nou on March 18 at local time.