Europa League: Barcelona reach last-16 after thrashing Napoli 4-2

Updated : Feb 25, 2022 08:54
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An impressive Barcelona thrashed Napoli 4-2 as they advanced into the Europa League's round of 16 with an aggregate score of 5-3 at Stadio San Paolo on Friday.

Barcelona struck at the beginning as Jordi Alba secured an early lead for Xavi's side in the 8th minute, which was soon followed by Frenkie de Jong netting the 2nd goal for Barcelona in the 13th minute.

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Napoli's Lorenzo Insigne, however, brought the hosts back into the play in the 23rd minute which did not last long as Gerard Pique and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang made it a commanding 4-1 before the 60th-minute mark. Matteo Politano scored a consolation goal in the 87th minute.

Before the match started, both sides held a Stop war banner following Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Wednesday.

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