Napoli vs FC Barcelona: Last 5 Meetings & Results Ahead of UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Clash

The UEFA Champions League Round of 16 draw is finally out. After months of Group stage action, we have reached the competition’s knockout stages and the draw has brought forth an exciting matchup between two soccer giants, FC Barcelona and SSC Napoli.

It is a clash between the champions of La Liga 2022/23, who will be facing off against the winners of Serie A 2022/23. As we eagerly await their upcoming encounter, let’s take a look at the teams’ last five meetings in the UEFA Champions League.

1. UEFA Europa League playoffs (2022)

The most recent encounter between FC Barcelona and Napoli took place in the UEFA Europa League playoffs in 2022. The first leg was held on 17th February at Barcelona’s Camp Nou. The match ended in a 1-1 draw. In the second leg, despite the away disadvantage, the Spanish side emerged victorious with a convincing 4-2 win, securing their spot in the Round of 16 with a 5-3 aggregate victory.

2. UEFA Champions League (2020)

Their last Champions League clash occurred in 2020 during the Round of 16. The first leg, held on 26th February 2020, ended in a 1-1 draw. However, due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the second leg was postponed and rescheduled for 9th August 2020. In this crucial match, FC Barcelona displayed their dominance and emerged triumphant with a commanding 3-1 victory, securing an overall aggregate of 4-2.

3. International Club Friendly (2019)

Before 2020, both the teams didn’t face each other in European competitions but rather in club-friendly matchups. On 11 August 2019, the two teams clashed again in an international club friendly held in the United States. This time, FC Barcelona dominated the Italian side and the match ended in a resounding 4-0 victory for the Catalan giants.

4. International Club Friendly (2019)

Just three days before on August 8, 2019,  they faced each other in another international club friendlies. Unlike the other match, this proved to be a more closely contested match, but FC Barcelona still emerged victorious, securing a 2-1 win over Napoli.

5. International Club Friendly (2014)

Prior to these encounters, Napoli and FC Barcelona had not met since 2014. It was during another club-friendly match that these teams last faced off on August 6, 2024. Unlike the other encounters, this match saw Napoli emerge as victors with a 1-0 scoreline.

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In light of the past five meetings between these revered clubs, it is evident that Barcelona holds the upper hand with four wins under their belt. As the two teams prepare to face each other once again, it will be interesting to see if it is Barcelona who continues their domination over Napoli or if Napoli will tilt the balance in their favor.

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