A very good match for Adama Traore, the plight of Mario Rui or the demilitarized Napoli: tops and failures of Napoli – Barcelona (2-4).
Tops
Adama Traore continues to impress
He shows a completely different face since he’s been at Barcelona, and impresses him with his level in every game. This Thursday against overpowered Mario Roy, Adama enjoyed himself in the left lane. Sudden acceleration, fake bumping into his body and shoulder, Adama Traore did it all. A assist on the first goal after a dash from 60 metres, and then on the last goal after he caught a cold Mario Roy, Adama Traore was still unstoppable this evening.
Barcelona is irresistible
Like No. 11, it was Barcelona’s collective that impressed him on Thursday. In midfield we only saw Barcelona, in attack they were effective at first, then very inspiring after the break goal. Xavi’s men suffocated the Napolitans in all areas of the game, not leaving the slightest chance for the completely stunned Napoli team. After this impressive victory over the third in the Italian league, Barcelona sends a powerful message to Europe.
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Mario Roy went through an ordeal
The Portuguese will struggle to sleep on Thursday night. Mario Roy couldn’t stop the Spanish tank, as he was roughed up throughout the meeting by Traore on the big nights. The No.6 player in Napoli had so much trouble looking after Traore that his coach changed his stance, as if rescuing him from the nightmare he had been living in for more than 70 minutes.
Naples sank
In the 2-1 after 23 minutes of play, nothing was decided on for the Neapolitans. However, Luciano Spalletti’s men did not believe it. Drenched in midfield and completely engulfed in defence, the Napolitans surrendered after Barcelona’s third goal before returning to the dressing room. A little inspiration in attack, the Neapolitans found the frame only three times (for two goals). Like Victor Osimhen weaned from balloons, Napoleons did not really endanger FC Barcelona.
