Current La Liga leaders FC Barcelona have a demanding week ahead of them with two challenging games. First, a trip to the Stadio San Paolo where the Catalans face a tough test against two-time Serie A title winners Napoli in the round of 16 in the Champions League. Then, just five days later comes El Clasico, the game that paralyzes the world for 90 minutes.
These rivals will be studied endlessly this week, but first let’s focus on the upcoming fixture in Italy and what Barca need to do against Napoli.
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The midfield is the most crucial factor to Barcelona’s game, if the midfield is mobile, strong, quick and most importantly dominant, then you better bet the azulgrana side will win.