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Dismal Napoli stat offer Barcelona encouragement after first leg of Champions League last 16 tie

Barcelona and Napoli still have it all to play for in the Champions League after Wednesday’s 1-1 draw in Italy in the first leg of their last 16 tie.

The Catalans may be feeling a little frustrated after going 1-0 up and then seeing Victor Osimhen level with Napoli’s first real chance of the game.

However, there are reasons for optimism - not least Napoli’s pretty dismal record when it comes to knockout football.

MisterChip tells us that the Serie A champions have never made it through a knockout round after being held in the first leg.