Real Madrid vs Napoli: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :November 27, 2023 at 3:46 PM

Modified at :January 14, 2024 at 1:18 AM

Los Blancos welcome the team from Naples into Bernabeu to win and hold their top position in the group!

It’s UEFA Champions League week and we have got one of the best matchday on our hands. It’s Real Madrid vs Napoli at Madrid’s home. The fans are excited and it looks to be a promising game. The match between Real Madrid and Napoli is a meeting of two European giants with tactical skill. The rivalry between Real Madrid’s legendary status in this competition and Napoli’s aspirations results in a fierce match.

The matchup, which is full of strategy and skill, presents a struggle for supremacy. As both teams fight for the win, the game will transform into an exciting arena for showcasing football skills and winning a crucial victory, going beyond simple rivalry to represent the spirit of European football’s premier contest. So gear up for this much anticipated clash between top teams!

Kick-Off:

Thursday, 30 November 2023, 01:30 AM IST

Wednesday, 29 November 2023, 08:00 PM GMT

Location: Santiago Bernabéu

Form

Real Madrid (in all competitions): W-W-D-W-W

Napoli (in all competitions): D-W-D-L-W

Players to Watch

Jude Bellingham – Real Madrid

Bellingham’s versatility and dynamic midfield presence could be crucial for Real Madrid. Real Madrid may benefit from his relentless ball recovery and driving abilities from midfield as he can provide more control and energy to the centre of the pitch. His tactical understanding may be extremely important in upsetting Napoli’s rhythm and facilitating Real Madrid’s counters. The fans will be expecting him to score surely!

Victor Osimhen – Napoli

Osimhen poses a serious threat to Napoli’s attack because of his quickness and accurate finishing. His capacity for teamwork and deadly goal-scoring instincts could pose a threat to Real Madrid’s defence. In order to take advantage of Real Madrid’s defensive weaknesses, Napoli’s attacking strategy may rely heavily on Osimhen’s movement off the ball and ability to generate opportunities. He can partner up with Khvicha to score quick goals for the team and win this important game.

Match Facts

Real Madrid have defeated Napoli in both of their away European matches. Also, in the UEFA Champions League, Real Madrid have defeated Italian teams 15 times out of the last 16.
Napoli hopes to create record by winning three straight away UEFA Champions League games after defeating Sporting Braga and Union Berlin earlier.
Real Madrid have won eight of their previous nine home games and four of their previous five at the Santiago Bernabéu have ended in a clean sheet.

Injury & Team News

With Eduardo Camavinga and Vinicius Junior among the injured players, Real Madrid is really struggling with injuries. Due to ACL tears, Thibaut Courtois and Eder Militao have not played since August. Vinicius is suffering from a hamstring strain, Camavinga from a torn knee ligament, Tchouameni from a metatarsal fracture, and Güler from a hamstring issue. The good news is Kepa and Bellingham are back to play for Real Madrid, giving the much needed boost.

On the other hand, Mario Rui’s hamstring injury will likely keep him out of action until January 2024, which may cause defensive setbacks for Napoli. The absence of Lindstrøm due to an injury that was not disclosed has caused uncertainty regarding his comeback, which poses difficulties for the team’s midfield rotations.

Head to Head

Total Matches – 3

Real Madrid wins – 3

Napoli wins – 0

Draws – 0

Predicted Lineup

Real Madrid predicted lineup (4-4-2):

Kepa Arrizabalaga; Ferland Mendy, Alaba, Nacho, Carvajal; Brahim Díaz, Kroos, Dani Ceballos, Valverde; Joselu, Rodrygo

Napoli predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Alex Meret; Olivera, Østigård, Rrahmani, Di Lorenzo; Zielinski, Lobotka, Anguissa; Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Osimhen, Politano

Match Prediction for Real Madrid vs Napoli

Real Madrid may have the advantage because of their home ground and historical supremacy. Madrid also has a good head-to-head record against Napoli and any other Italian side, to be precise. But Napoli’s tenacity and tactical depth might be a problem.

Both sides have strong squads with a good amount of depth, so the game should be competitive and fiercely contested. But it can be a win for Madrid easily because they dominate this competition. It’s a close contest between Real Madrid‘s attack and Napoli’s tactical discipline. With football’s unpredictable nature, this match might go either way.

Prediction: Real Madrid 2-1 Napoli

Telecast

India – Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV

UK – TNT Sports

US – CBS Sports

Nigeria – Supersport

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