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EL: Napoli scrape a point with AZ Alkmaar
EL: Napoli scrape a point with AZ Alkmaar
Dries Mertens had put Napoli in front, but they ultimately held on for a point after David Ospina saved the AZ Alkmaar penalty. Follow all the action as it happens from this game and Roma-Young Boys on the LIVEBLOG. This 1-1 draw, and Real Sociedad’s chaotic 2-2 with Rijeka, means it all goes down to […]
EL: Calafiori scorcher raises Roma
EL: Calafiori scorcher raises Roma
Roma came back from a goal down to beat Young Boys 3-1 and secure top spot in their Europa League group, including a stunning debut strike from Riccardo Calafiori. Follow all the action as it happens from this game and AZ Alkmaar-Napoli on the LIVEBLOG. The Giallorossi had already qualified for the knockouts, so could […]
Zielinski: ‘Napoli finishing is a weakness’
Zielinski: ‘Napoli finishing is a weakness’
Piotr Zielinski admits Napoli have a weakness after their 1-1 Europa League draw with AZ Alkmaar. ‘We waste opportunities.’ The Partenopei had taken the lead through Dries Mertens, but were pegged back by Bruno Martins Indi and rescued by David Ospina, who saved the Teun Koopmeiners penalty. “We created chances, but could’ve done more and […]
Gattuso: ‘Napoli could’ve won or lost’
Gattuso: ‘Napoli could’ve won or lost’
Gennaro Gattuso admits Napoli ‘were in a position to finish it off, but ended up lucky to get a point’ away to AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League. Dries Mertens had put the Partenopei in front early on, but Bruno Martins Indi equalised and David Ospina ultimately had to save a penalty. The 1-1 result […]
HT: Mertens pierces AZ Alkmaar
HT: Mertens pierces AZ Alkmaar
Dries Mertens has given Napoli the half-time lead away to AZ Alkmaar, as Europa League Round of 32 qualification is close. Follow all the action as it happens from this game and Roma-Young Boys on the LIVEBLOG. The Partenopei had lost the opener at home to AZ, but since recovered to lead the group, so […]
HT: Roma fight back with Young Boys
HT: Roma fight back with Young Boys
Roma have largely dominated the game so far, but needed Borja Mayoral to cancel out the Young Boys opener on a long ball. Follow all the action as it happens from this game and AZ Alkmaar-Napoli on the LIVEBLOG. The Giallorossi had already qualified for the knockouts, so could rotate their squad in this head-to-head […]
EL: Milan comeback crushes Celtic
EL: Milan comeback crushes Celtic
Milan recovered from a nightmare start, including Simon Kjaer’s injury, to beat Celtic 4-2 and reach the Europa League Round of 32. Follow all the action as it happens from this game, AZ Alkmaar-Napoli and Roma-Young Boys on the LIVEBLOG. The Rossoneri needed a win and for Lille to beat Sparta Prague in order to […]
Giuntoli: ‘Gattuso agreed Napoli deal’
Giuntoli: ‘Gattuso agreed Napoli deal’
Napoli director Cristiano Giuntoli confirms Gennaro Gattuso has agreed a new contract and Lorenzo Insigne ‘has to lift the mood’ in the squad. The Europa League trip to AZ Alkmaar kicks off at 20.00 GMT, click here for the line-ups and LIVEBLOG. “I know the lawyers are exchanging the contracts, we have reached an agreement […]
Line-ups: AZ Alkmaar v Napoli
Line-ups: AZ Alkmaar v Napoli
Napoli look to Dries Mertens, Matteo Politano and Lorenzo Insigne in their crucial Europa League trip to AZ Alkmaar. It kicks off at 20.00 GMT, follow the build-up and action as it happens from this game, Milan-Celtic and Roma-Young Boys on the LIVEBLOG. The Dutch side earned a shock 1-0 win at the Stadio San […]
HT: Milan recover with Celtic
HT: Milan recover with Celtic
Milan recovered from a nightmare start, including Simon Kjaer’s injury, going from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Celtic at half-time. Follow all the action as it happens from this game, AZ Alkmaar-Napoli and Roma-Young Boys on the LIVEBLOG. The Rossoneri needed a win and for Lille to beat Sparta Prague in order to book […]