Real Madrid-Napoli: hosts looking to seal top spot
The Whites, who have already qualified, will be looking for their fifth straight win in the Champions League to secure a first-place finish (9pm, CET).
This evening, Real Madrid return to Champions League action at the Santiago Bernabéu on matchday five, the penultimate game of Group C. The Whites, you have already sealed their place in the last 16, take on second-placed Napoli, with the aim of picking up their fifth consecutive victory in the competition (9pm CET).
Five points separate Real Madrid (12) and Napoli (7) as the sides go into the fifth round of group stage fixtures. A draw will be enough for Ancelotti’s side to finish top of Group C, which would mean they play the return leg of the Champions League round of 16 at the Santiago Bernabéu.
“Tomorrow's game gives us the chance to finish the Group Stage on a high, in which we've done very well so far,” said Carlo Ancelotti in the press conference ahead of the clash. Carvajal, who accompanied the Italian coach while speaking to the press, also analysed the game: “Our objective is to finish top of the group.” The full part has been named in the Real Madrid boss’s squad, which sees the return of Brahim who has recovered from an illness, but Modrić will miss the clash.
The opposition
Napoli head to the Bernabeu with a new coach. Walter Mazzarri took charge of his first match against Atalanta last weekend after replacing Rudi Garcia. The Italian side have lost just once in their last seven games (four wins and two draws). They are four points clear of Braga, meaning a win at our stadium or a defeat for the Portuguese side at home to Union Berlin would secure the Italians' place in the last 16. Osimhen and Politano are Napoli's top scorers with six goals apiece.El Real Madrid disputa esta noche en el estadio Santiago Bernabéu la quinta y penúltima jornada del Grupo C de la Champions League. Nuestro equipo, ya clasificado para octavos de final, se mide al Nápoles, segundo en la tabla, con el objetivo de sumar su quinta victoria consecutiva en la competición (21:00 h; Movistar Liga de Campeones).
Cinco l Braga, por lo que una victoria en nuestro estadio o una derrota del conjunto portugués en casa frente al Unión Berlín le aseguraría la clasificación para octavos de final. Osimhen y Politano, con seis tantos cada uno, son los máximos goleadores del Nápoles.