Champions League: Real Madrid control Naples and are guaranteed to finish at the top of their group
Real Madrid beat Napoli 4-2 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday in the fifth round of the Champions League. It was a logical victory that ensures they finish top of the group, while the Italians will play their final match against Braga on 12 December.
Five out of five for Real Madrid. The Spanish club continued its flawless performance in the Champions League group stage, this Wednesday at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium against Naples (4-2). A logical victory that allows him to secure the first place of the group, even before the last day. The Italians will have to wait to validate their qualification.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side were surprised from the outset by Giovanni Simeone, son of the Atlético coach (0-1, 9′), but they quickly responded thanks to Rodrygo, who sent a sublime shot into the far corner (1-1, 11′), before Jude Bellingham gave his team the lead (2-1, 22′).
As in the first half, Napoli got off to a perfect start in the second, with André-Frank Zambo Anguissa equalising (2-2, 47′). For a long time, the Italians thought they had secured a draw that would have sent them straight through to the last 16, but Real Madrid eventually regained the lead.
Real Madrid will be looking to close out the group phase with another win at Union Berlin on 12 December, while Napoli will be playing for their place in the next round against Braga at home. A draw will be enough for the Italians to book their place in the last 16.
