Osimhen Helps Napoli Draw Barcelona In UCL Clash

In an entertaining encounter at the Estadio Diego Armando Maradona, Barcelona and Napoli played a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their Round of 16 tie in the Champions League.

The match saw Robert Lewandowski steal the show once again, as he scored a crucial goal to give Barcelona the lead.

Lewandowski’s goal in the 60th minute gave the lead to Barcelona and also saw him equal Gary Lineker’s record of 51 goals for the club. The Polish striker showcased his clinical finishing as he collected a pass from Pedri on the edge of the penalty area before slotting the ball into the bottom left corner, leaving the Napoli defence stunned.

However, Napoli responded in style, with Victor Osimhen finding the back of the net in the 75th minute to ensure the points were shared between the two sides.

Frank Anguissa provided the assist for Osimhen, who displayed composure and skill to score a well-taken goal past the Barcelona goalkeeper, SportXparte reports.

The match marked an important moment for Barcelona, as it saw them score their first Champions League knockout goal in over 1,078 days, ending a drought that had tormented the club in European competition. The stage was also a historic moment as Lamine Yamal became the youngest player ever to feature in a Champions League knockout stage game when Barcelona faced Napoli.

As the teams prepare for the second leg at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in Barcelona, the stage is set for another exciting encounter between these two European giants. With Lewandowski in fine form and breaking records left and right, the excitement and drama of the Champions League knockout stages are in full gear.