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Napoli Player Ratings vs Real Madrid: Di Lorenzo Valor Not Enough

November 29, 2023 Michel Sakr Champions League, International Football, Italian Football, Napoli, Player Ratings, Real Madrid, Serie A

Los Merengues had the last laugh with substitutes Nico Paz and Joselu maintaining their side's perfect record. So here are our player ratings for Napoli who will have to earn qualification in the final matchday after suffering a 2-4 defeat against Real Madrid.

Preview: Real Madrid vs Napoli – Champions League Knockouts on the Line

November 29, 2023 Marko Vrakela Champions League, International Football, Napoli, Serie A

Fresh off a victorious Serie A weekend, Napoli take a mouth-watering trip to the Santiago Bernabeu to encounter Real Madrid. Wednesday's Champions League showdown in the Spanish capital comes at a suitable moment for the visiting team.

Milan are slated to recover some pieces during the break, but they won't have Samuel Chukwueze for the upcoming string of matches.

Milan Player Ratings vs Dortmund: Giroud’s Miss Comes Back to Haunt Rossoneri

November 28, 2023 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Borussia Dortmund, Champions League, International Football, Serie A

Milan succumbed to a nightmarish 3-1 defeat to Borussia Dortmund in Tuesday's crunch Champions League encounter at the San Siro. Though there's still a mathematical chance for Rossoneri to qualify for the knockout stages, they'll need a miracle to make it out of Group F.

Milan were outclassed 1-3 by Borussia Dortmund but can still harbor some dim hopes of advancing to the next stage of the Champions League

Milan vs Dortmund 1-3: Qualification Chances Hang by a Thread

November 28, 2023 Matteo Carnevale AC Milan, Borussia Dortmund, Champions League, International Football, Italian Football, Serie A

With an ear to what was going on at the Parc des Princes between PSG and Newcastle United, Milan faced Borussia Dortmund at the San Siro in the penultimate Champions League Group Stage round. The Rossoneri were outclassed 1-3 but can still harbor some dim hopes of advancing to the next stage.

Ciro Immobile came off the bench late against Fiorentina but took center stage following a rough stretch with a clutch PK.

Lazio Player Ratings vs Celtic: Ciro the Hero Reigns in Rome

November 28, 2023 Davide Kociu Celtic Glasgow, Champions League, European Cups, International Football, Lazio, Player Ratings

Lazio went down 2-1 to Salernitana at the weekend and were in need of a win. Ciro Immobile was brought on with half an hour left and pounced on two chances in three minutes to ensure Lazio’s 2-0 victory. An important three points for the standings and morale as Ciro the hero reigns tonight in Rome.

Preview: Milan vs Borussia Dortmund – Make or Break for Rossoneri

November 27, 2023 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Borussia Dortmund, Champions League, International Football, Serie A

It's crunch time in the Champions League 'group of death' as Milan and Borussia Dortmund go head-to-head at the San Siro. Tuesday's showdown at the San Siro has all the makings of a 'make or break' fixture as only three points separate top from bottom in an evenly-poised Group F.

Aurelio De Laurentiis requested a meeting with Napoli coach Rudi Garcia following Wednesday’s disappointing draw against Union Berlin.

De Laurentiis Livid with Garcia After Union Berlin Draw

November 9, 2023 Enrico Passarella Champions League, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Aurelio De Laurentiis requested a meeting with Napoli coach Rudi Garcia following Wednesday’s disappointing draw against Union Berlin. The boss was one of the last ones to leave the stadiums after he post-game pressers. The Azzurri were underwhelming but remain in the driver’s set to make the Round of 16.

Serie A has secured a fifth Champions League participant thanks to a top-two finish in the UEFA ranking season. There’s a chance it’ll get a sixth one.

Serie A Eyes First-Ever Group Stage Sweep in UCL

November 9, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Champions League, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Inter punched their ticket to the knockout stage on Wednesday, and following the results of the latest matchday, the three other Serie A representatives in the Champions League all have decent chances of going through. It would be an unprecedented achievement for the Peninsula.

Inter and Lautaro Martinez expressed their desire to reach an agreement on a contract extension in the last few weeks.

RB Salzburg vs Inter 0-1: Super Sub Martinez Sends Nerazzurri Through

November 8, 2023 Alex Waite Champions League, Inter, Inter Milan, International Football

Lautaro Martínez came off the bench and scored a late penalty to help Inter beat Salzburg 1-0. I Nerazzurri reached the Champions League knockout rounds for a third successive season following the victory. Inter were made to work hard for their victory in Austria and faced tricky spells throughout.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia gets routinely linked to top clubs, most recently Manchester City, but there’s nothing tangible on the table.

Napoli Player Ratings vs Union Berlin: Kvara Fails To Convert Chances

November 8, 2023 Michel Sakr Champions League, International Football, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Union Berlin

The Partenopei wasted a flurry of chances and had to settle for a draw that raised their tally to 7 points. So here are our player ratings for Napoli after registering a 1-1 draw against Union Berlin who finally ended their twelve-match losing streak.

With back-to-back games in the space of four weeks, Napoli prepare to get back into shape after tasting their first defeat of the season to Sarri's Lazio.

Napoli vs Union Berlin 1-1: Azzurri Stunned by Union Comeback

November 8, 2023 Alex Waite Champions League, International Football, Napoli, Serie A

Napoli were unable to close the gap on Real Madrid at the top of Champions League Group C. Gil Azzurri gave up a 1-0 lead to draw 1-1 at home against Union Berlin.

Matteo Politano gave Napoli an early lead …

Milan helped themselves by knocking off PSG midweek, while the result between Borussia Dortmund and Newcastle United earlier in the day was less than ideal.

Milan Seize Control of Their Own Destiny in the UCL

November 8, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Borussia Dortmund, Champions League, Italian Football, Newcastle United, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Milan helped themselves by knocking off PSG midweek, while the result between Borussia Dortmund and Newcastle United earlier in the day was less than ideal. With two matchdays to go in the Champions League’s group of death, every team is still alive. The Rossoneri would advance with two wins.

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