Napoli’s journey to the Champions League Round of 16 has hit a bump in the road as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Union Berlin at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. This result marked the first point ever earned by the German side in the competition.
In contrast, Real Madrid secured their place in the next phase with a resounding 3-0 victory over SC Braga, accumulating an impressive 12 points from their four matches.
Napoli currently sits on seven points, while Braga lags behind with just three, and Union Berlin has a solitary point.
Rudi Garcia’s Napoli could automatically qualify in the next game by either defeating Real Madrid at the Bernabeu or securing a draw in Madrid. The latter scenario would be enough if Braga also fails to defeat Union Berlin.
However, if Napoli falls short in Madrid and Braga emerges victorious against the Germans, the qualification will come down to the wire. The crucial showdown would take place on December 12 at the Stadio Maradona, where Napoli would face Braga.
When these two teams met earlier in Portugal, Napoli claimed a hard-fought 2-1 victory on September 20, thanks in part to an 88th-minute own goal by Braga.
Napoli’s hopes of advancing to the Round of 16 hang in the balance, with their fate contingent on their upcoming matches against Real Madrid and Braga. Fans will be eagerly awaiting the outcome of these high-stakes clashes as the Champions League group stage enters its decisive phase.
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