Villarreal vs Napoli Europa League 2016

Villarreal vs Napoli Europa League 2016

Schedule European League 2016 between Villarreal vs Napoli on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at El Madrigal. Kans representatives of the Spanish league is not better than Partenepoi, although newly Napoli defeated Juventus, Napoli holds a 100 per cent victory in the Europa League. Napoli is faltering following the failure to maintain the top of the Italian league, but this time to come to El Madrigal, Maurizio Sarri troops should leave all the issue behind. Because, Villarreal is very tough when it appeared in his own headquarters. Plus midst consistent unbeatable. Moreover, the host just lost Eric Baily in the starting XI.

Villarreal will play Cedric Bakambu and Roberto Soldado that although only recorded five goals in the Europa League, looks very bright. Not to be overlooked is the playmaker Bruno Soriano who would take advantage of custom Sarri lowered second-tier players in this competition.

Napoli are still concentrated in the Italian League, would be distracted. Especially this weekend already challenging AC Milan. Sarri will automatically save Gonzalo Higuain, Jorginho, Marek Hamsik and Lorenzo Insigne for the crucial game, rather than forcing them to perform in Spain. Is the Italian League representatives would be weakened?

Not necessarily. Throughout the group stage of the Europa League, Partenepoi won six times in six games. Trisula their death, Jose Callejon, Manolo Gabbadini and DREs Mertens, total scored 16 goals in that period. Higuain without any evidence, the team was terrible. The same formula can be repeated for this match.

Equally stylish attacking, this match will be very fierce for both teams. Napoli capital is in a better attendance record. In the final two games against the Yellow Submarine, they are not invincible, even always win 2-0. This time the score draw was the most realistic for both.

Estimated Lineup Villarreal vs Napoli:

Villarreal (4-4-2): Barbosa; Rukavina, Musacchio, Victor Ruiz, Jokic; J. Dos Santos, Manu Trigueros, Bruno Soriano, Denis Suarez; Bakambu, Soldado.

Napoli (4-3-3): Reina; Maggio, Chiriches, Koulibaly, Strinic; Hamsik, Valdifiori, David Lopez; Callejon, Gabbiadini, Mertens

Head to Head Villarreal vs Napoli:

12-07-2011 Villarreal vs Napoli 0-2
09-27-2011 Napoli vs Villarreal 2-0
02-24-2011 Villarreal vs Napoli 2-1
02-17-2011 Napoli vs Villarreal 0-0

Villarreal vs Napoli prediction: 50-50

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Napoli vs Carpi Italian Serie A

Napoli vs Carpi Italian Serie A

Serie A Italy match schedule between Napoli vs Carpi at the Stadio San Paolo , Sunday, February 7, 2016. Prediction Napoli vs Carpi could be the next party for the hosts given the excellent performance in the last few weeks. Judging from the quality, Napoli's squad is obviously much better than Fabrizio Castori owned fleet. Without underestimating Carpi, this fight should could be another victory for Napoli because they're in top form. Seven goals in the last week became a little evidence of toughness Napoli today.

"Our focus has been fixed on Carpi, a team that played well lately and could be troublesome Fiorentina yesterday. I would not say scudetto since there are still 15 games left and behind us there are Juventus, "said Maurizio Sarri, Napoli coach.

Carpi themselves yesterday was almost brought one home from Artemio Franchi. Unfortunately, their focus slack in the final minutes and make it easier for Mauro Zarate scored a decisive defeat of Carpi. Things like that obviously can not happen again when they were playing in Naples later, because the host has a Gonzalo Higuain is the craze only in scoring affair.

Estimated lineups Napoli vs Carpi:

Napoli (4-3-3): 25. Pepe Reina; 2. Elseid Hysaj, 33. Raul Albiol, 26. kalidou koulibaly, 31. Faouzi Ghoulam; 6. Mirko Valdifiori, 5. Allan, 17. Marek Hamsik; 7. Jose Callejon, 24. Lorenzo Insigne, 9. Gonzalo Higuain. Coach: Maurizio Sarri

Carpi (4-4-1-1): 27. Vid Belec; 13. Fabrizio Poli, 5. Cristian Zaccardo, 23. Emanuele Suagher, 3. Gaetano Letizia; 4. Isaac Cofie, 8. Raffaele Bianco, 19. Lorenzo Pasciuti, 11. Antonio Di Gaudio; 15. Kevin Lasagna; 99. Jerry Mbakogu. Coach: Fabrizio Castori

Head to Head Napoli vs Carpi:

09-23-2015: Carpi vs Napoli 0-0

Prediction Napoli vs Carpi 3-0

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Napoli vs Juventus Italian Serie A

Napoli vs Juventus Italian Serie A
The match between Napoli vs Juventus Italian Serie A is anticipated this weekend will be presented in Naples Sunday, March 30, 2014 . Both are currently the top three occupants Italian league. In addition , a victory in this match will be smoothing the way for the target of each team. Juventus need a victory in this fight for the scudetto closer to their hands. While Napoli also took a three-point -by- doing approach to AS Roma in second.

" Against Juventus is an important game for us and all the fans of Napoli. We want to play well because we want to end the season as runner - up . There is still plenty of points available and we will fight until the end , " said Jose Callejon.

Visit to Naples , the club should be without their leading striker , Carlos Tevez . The Argentine striker had to miss a game due to suspension. Carlos will not be available , so the other players have to take the role. We feel calm ahead of this game because it can win over a great team like Parma , "said Antonio Conte.

As a replacement for Tevez , a player who bought the winning goal Juventus vs Parma, Conte has prepared three options namely Sebastian Giovinco , Pablo Osvaldo , Fabio Quagliarella and to accompany Fernando Llorente up front.

Estimated lineups Napoli vs Juventus :

Napoli ( 4-2-3-1 ): 25. Pepe Reina ; 4. Henrique, 21. Federico Fernandez, 33. Raul Albiol, 31. Faouzi Ghoulam; 88.Gokhan Inler, 8. Jorginho; 17. Marek Hamsik, 7 .Jose Callejon, 24. Lorenzo Insigne ; 9. Gonzalo Higuain.
Coach: Rafael Benitez

Juventus ( 3-5-2 ): 1. Gianluigi Buffon; 4. Martin Caceres, 19. Leonardo Bonucci, 3. Giorgio Chiellini; 26. Stephan Lichtsteiner, 22. Kwadwo Asamoah, 21. Andrea Pirlo, 6. Paul Pogba, 23. Arturo Vidal; 12. Sebastian Giovinco, 14 .Fernando Llorente.
Coach: Antonio Conte

Head to head Napoli vs Juventus :

November 10, 2013: Juventus 3-0 Napoli
March 1, 2013: Napoli 1-1 Juventus
October 20, 2012: Juventus 2-0 Napoli
August 11, 2012: Juventus 4-2 Napoli
May 20, 2012: Juventus 0-2 Napoli

Prediction: Napoli 1-1 Juventus

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Napoli vs Sampdoria Serie A January 6 2014 Preview

NAPLES - Gonzalo Higuain scored a goal through a penalty kick in the final game before the break Serie A. Unfortunately, the goals Napoli against Cagliari with just making a point . As a result , they are increasingly left behind in scoring with Juventus and AS Roma . Any ambition to grow dimmer scudetto , if only defeat of Sampdoria , Monday, January 6, 2013 in San Paolo , also failed to embrace three points . As released by the club's official website , Higuain admitted that Napoli curious about the performance should not be considered at the current level .

" Our players are very qualified materials . Maybe there is something wrong with what we do on the field . All we will fix it for the sake of fans who continue to hope . I will try to cure the curiosity that , by bringing the team beat Samdoria , " said Higuain .

In a match that will be held at the San Paolo Stadium, Naples is , Higuain has planned to continue to bombard the enemy nets . Together Goran Pandev and Jose Callejon , he hopes this time Napoli do not slip anymore . " It is important for us to really focus throughout the 90 minutes . Though optimistic , however, is opposed to the sometimes Sampdoria surprise anyone , " added El Pipita , nicknames Higuain , who desire to increase the coffers goals already in the number 9 .

Coach Rafael Benitez also said the same thing . Winning becomes a strong foundation for his team to be the best hope down . " In 2014 , we will continue to play a positive , and get a win . Sampdoria will be the first victims , " said the former Liverpool coach , Football in Italy .

Napoli ended the last five games with the results of two series and three wins . Slowly but surely , Sampdoria began to rise after getting a new coach and several important victories that result. The results of the last five games the previous Sampdoria recorded three wins and a draw action twice as strong .

On paper clearly more favored host Napoli to victory . In addition to host factors , Napoli still very much superior to the visitors . Allenatore il Doria , Sinisa Mihajlovic admitted his team force a slight limp that makes them likely to play a bit negative . " That might be the best thing , because we also do not want too high a target set at the San Paolo . Should only surprise we had in mind , " said Miha .

Lineups Napoli vs Sampdoria:

Napoli: Rafael, Anthony RĂ©veillere, Christian Maggio, Federico Fernandez, Raul Albiol, Jose Maria Callejon, Dries Mertens, Goran Pandev, Blerim Dzemaili, Gökhan Inler,    Gonzalo Higuain.
coach : Rafael Benitez
   
Sampdoria : Angelo da Costa, Andrea Costa, Shkodran Mustafi, Daniele Gastaldello, Lorenzo De Silvestri, Manolo Gabbiadini, Pedro Mba Obiang, Angelo Palombo, Roberto Soriano, Citadin Martins Eder, Nicola Pozzi.
coach : Sinisa Mihajlovic 
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Napoli vs Inter Milan Serie A December 15 2013

Napoli vs Inter Milan Serie A December 15 2013
Napoli was hit by the disappointments post was eliminated in the group phase of the Champions League . Rafael Benitez expects his team were able to vent his fury into a victory at home to Inter Milan . Despite a 2-0 win over Arsenal in the last match of Group F and 12 points , Napoli caste must be willing to go down to the Europa League after losing a goal difference than the Gunners and Borussia Dortmund are both qualify for the knockout phase .

Napoli became the first team in the competition's history who have 12 points but still failed to advance from the group stage . Obviously disappointment swept across from the city of Naples team player . The disappointment has not gone away , Napoli had been awaited other rivals in Serie A this weekend that Inter travel to the San Paolo . Nerazzurri also have a mission to reach three figures in order to keep the competition at the top.

While Napoli so because they have lost a lot of numbers in recent weeks when two straight defeats to Juventus and Parma and Udinese offset last weekend . Napoli then it could be required to divert their anger midweek then become moral injections in order to beat Inter .

" I expect the team to perform the same in any such matches against Arsenal . That's the key to being a winning team . I want to see intensity , more consistent and keep winning , " said Napoli coach , Rafael Benitez , as reported by the Italian Football .

" Attitude of the players may change against Arsenal , but the tactics remain the same . 's Not easy maintaining the tempo like that in Serie A and we can not continue to rely on long balls , " We are angry because we were knocked out in the Champions League after getting 12 points and we will prove it in Serie A.

Inter Milan is always a draw in the last three games . Against Napoli , the Nerazzurri are no longer prompted increasingly so as not to slip further behind in the competition at the top.
After winning the match against Livorno 2-0 , Inter had a chance to climb into the top three standings and overtake Napoli declining performance, unfortunately in the game contra Bologna , Sampdoria and Parma , Inter could only get three points from a possible nine points . Besides opponent Bologna , Inter had even winning first of Sampdoria and Parma before having to settle for a draw .

They are now stuck in fourth place with 24 points from 16 matches , a margin of four points from Napoli .
Inter Milan itself has a poor record at the San Paolo stadium have not won since the season 1997/1998 , but Mazzarri does not care about his team 's poor record there . Because the most important thing for him is Inter could minimize such errors in previous matches and took three points from Naples .

" I think we 've performed outside the predictions of many people and we deserve more points . We made some mistakes against Sampdoria and Parma , so we will fix it for this week . I think I 've coached kids well and hope to see significant progress , " Mazzarri said on Football Italia .

" I want to see the same team as when at the beginning of the season , with a good game that is balanced and intelligent . I want to see a different performance than I've seen in the last few games , " he continued .
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Napoli vs Arsenal Champions League

Napoli vs Arsenal Champions League
Match in Group F Champions League Napoli vs Arsenal will take place on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 . The Gunners are temporarily located at the top , is not likely to qualify for the last 16 . Medium Napoli , intend to give everything in San Paolo , Naples . Instead of counting the head-to -head with Dortmund and Napoli if uprooted from the Italian League representatives , Arsene Wenger certainly hope pluck at least one digit . however , Rafael Benitez will not give up so easily .

" Arsenal are a quality team that is so fast on the counter attack . Tomorrow is our last chance to get out of the group . We do not care about the results because OM vs Borussia remains to be done to win from Arsenal . Of course we are not lucky to be there in the group as competitive as this , but we are also proud to still get away . "

Napoli not necessarily be able to play goalkeeper Pepe Reina . They also still losing Marek Hamsik , Camilo Zuniga , and Giandomenico Mesto . One more problem is the loss of their concentration . 3-3 draw against Udinese despite 2-0 mark .

Arsenal came with wounds after a 1-1 draw with Everton . As ever, they will be without Abou Diaby , Lukas Podolski , and Alex Oxlade - Chamberlein . Regardless, the match against Napoli will be proof Olivier Giroud , the summer is withdrawn after the failure of negotiations with Gonzalo Higuain are now joining Napoli .

Coach Arsene Wenger chose to relax a little bit . He said , " Of course we want to be the leader in the group , but escape is the most important thing . We will not be affected by the situation with fanatical supporters stage . What is clear , we are not going to change his style to match this one . "

Arsenal had a nightmare the last way to the Serie A club 's headquarters . MIlan beaten 4-0 , but certainly not Napoli Milan in season 2011/2012 . The Gunners also continues to climb . So , the result has been a series of maximal effort for Napoli .

Head to Head Napoli vs Arsenal:

02/10/2013 Arsenal vs Napoli 2-0
03/08/2013 Arsenal vs Napoli 2-2

Estimated Lineup Napoli vs Arsenal:

Napoli ( 4-5-1 ) : Rafael ; Maggio , Fernandez , Albiol , Reveillere ; Stocker , Pandev , Inler , Callejon , Insigne ; Higuain .
Arsenal ( 4-5-1 ) : Szczesny ; Jenkinson , Koscielny , Mertesacker , Gibbs ; Walcott , Arteta , Ozil , Ramsey , Cazorla ; Giroud .
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Borussia Dortmund vs Napoli Champions League Group F

Borussia Dortmund vs Napoli Champions League Group F
The heat of the Champions League Group F labeled the group of death, can be seen in the match Borussia Dortmund vs Napoli held on Tuesday, November 26, 2013. Dortmund are in trouble because of a three defeat streak. Instead, the troops departed Rafael Benitez with a similar injury, has lost in the last two games.

Crisis of players due to injury, continued to be felt by Juergen Klopp. Mats Hummels, Neven Subotic, Marcel Schmelzer, Ilkay Gundogan and will not appear on the death match against a representative of Serie A. In addition, striker Robert Lewandowski had not scored a goal in five consecutive games. The good news, captain Sebastian Kehl and Lukasz Piszczek right-back was able to play. Of course this could be some kind of motivation for the Dortmund at the first meeting in Naples lost 2-1 to Napoli.

Klopp itself, remains optimistic. He said, "We are very focused and can not be conquered easily. Napoli lost to Parma and no one in Italy who spoke about the crisis. Probably, there will be saying, the two clubs are entangled crisis will be met, but hopefully no one was aware of the crisis with our performances on the pitch. "

The problem, at least Serie A club was in 'the upper hand'. Kubu San Paolo may be uprooted from Juventus and Parma, but they only needed a draw in the game this time. With 10 points, Napoli will not be overtaken by Dortmund will reach a maximum nine points in the match day six.

Journey Rafael Benitez brought his team to qualify for the last 16 will not be easy in Westfalen. The team's primary key, Marek Hamsik, been ruled out after suffering an injury in the domestic league. Napoli will also lose Camilo Zuniga, Miguel Britos, and Giandomenico Mesto. Rafael Benitez admitted challenged with the game against Dortmund. He said, "Both teams are equally troubled by injuries. We focus on the back line and at the same time, wounding them with a lightning attack. Dortmund is a top class opponent. and I like this kind of game. "

Supposedly, with the advantage of playing at Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund are more likely to pick three absolute numbers. however, such an attitude does not focus when defeated Bayern Munich 0-3, may be present in the back row Dortmund patchy. If that be so, the host ready just waved the white flag.

Head to Head Borussia Dortmund vs Napoli:

Estimated Lineup Borussia Dortmund vs Napoli:

Borussia Dortmund (4-2-3-1): Weidenfeller, Grosskreutz, Piszczek, Sokratis, Durm; Sahin, Bender; Blaszczykowski, Mkhitaryan, Reus; Lewandowski
Napoli (4-2-3-1): Reina; Armero, Albiol, Britos, Maggio; Behrami, Inler; Pandev, Callejon, Insigne; Higuain
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Napoli vs Torino 2-0 Serie A Italian

Naples : Napoli Without difficulty means to overcome his resistance directly Torino 2-0 in Serie A continued at the weekend which took ninth at the Stadio San Paolo , Sunday, October 27, 2013 . Both Partenopei winning goal scored by Gonzalo Higuain from the penalty spot . With this result , while Napoli up to second place with a large number of Juventus move 20 points ( 19 points ) and Inter Milan ( 18 points ) .

Napoli vs Torino 2-0 Serie A Italian


Without three core players , Paolo Cannavaro who exposed suspension due to his red card in the match against AS Roma , Juan Camilo Zuniga and Miguel Angel Britos newly rising operating table , Napoli diladeni forces too strong for Giampiero Ventura who also lost a lot of its core players .

Napoli wins for the sixth time was marked by a controversial incident that led to the penalty in the 14th minute . Starting from the acceleration Dries Mertens in the box. His efforts got a tight convoy of defender Nicola Bellomo . Mertens cleverly attaching legs and fell . Andrea Di Marco referee pointed to the spot . Gifts are not wasted Higuain following a hard shot into the top corner which was unable to reach goalkeeper Daniele Padelli . 1-0. A few minutes later , utilize bait Mertens , hard kick Higuain still be denied by goalkeeper Padelli .

Controversy broke out in the 32nd minute . Starting from a corner kick that generate heat in the middle of the penalty box Torino . Federico Fernandez and kicked the ball on the elbow Torino captain Karim Glik . Napoli players sign of hand-picked hand-ball . Referee Di Marco budge . but a few seconds later , the referee pointed to the spot following a penalty sign signal linesman's flag raised . This time, turn the players Il Toro who protested . Referee In re Marco budge . Higuain for the second time successfully fulfill his duties as an executioner .

Soon after goalkeeper blunder committed Padeli , Napoli deserved 3-0 lead . Starting from behind the attacks , which leveled much bait ball defender Napoli goalkeeper Padeli which failed driven forward to a few meters outside the penalty box . However , Lorenzo Insigne lob still can be driven out by Danilo D' Ambrosio . Napoli 2-0 to survive until the break .

In the second half , Torino enter Migjen Basha and Riccardo Meggiorini , but attack the visitors never threatened goalkeeper Pepe Reina . New in the 78th minute former Liverpool goalkeeper is doing a kick save with Meggiorini . Napoli retaliate by kicking Jose Callejon newly signed to replace Higuain . Five minutes from time , Torino lost Basha who received a straight red card for substitute striker due ganjalannya Goran Pandev . 2-0 score lasted until the game was over .

Team Line-up Napoli vs Torino:

Napoli : Reina ; Maggio , Albiol , Fernandez , Armero ; Inler , Stocker ; Mertens ( Pandev 75 ) , Hamsik ( Zapata 80 ) , Insigne ; Higuain ( Callejon 67 ) .
Torino : Padelli ; Darmian , Glik , Moretti ; D' Ambrosio ( Maksimovic 62 ) , Gazzi ( Basha 46 ) , Vives , Bellomo , Masiello ; Cerci ( Meggiorini 46 ) , Barreto .
Referee : Andrea De Marco
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Rudi Garcia vs Rafa Benitez Are Both Praising Each Other

AS Roma vs Napoli in Serie A
Roma - AS Roma vs Napoli in Serie A giornata 8 , Saturday ( 19/10/2013 ) . Held before the game , coach two teams each threw a compliment . Rudi Garcia and Rafa Benitez both his new deal began last summer . They both have so far shown very good performance .

Rudi Garcia were recruited from Lille , successfully led Roma won the first seven games of Serie A. Roma was now topped the standings with a perfect score of 21 points .

Benitez also deserve praise . Despite the loss of Edinson Cavani , Napoli under his direction remains resilient and has earned six victories plus one draw . Partenopei now occupy second place , two points behind Roma .

" Rafa Benitez is a great coach . He is an example because it has won a lot of trophies , He's a good coach , he's smart , and have fun for an opportunity to talk to him . Maybe I 'll meet with him briefly before the game and maybe we will have more time after the game completed , " Garcia said in the official website of Roma .

" It will not be a match between Garcia vs. Benitez . This is Roma vs Napoli . Nothing more than that , " said the French coach .

Meanwhile , Benitez has known Garcia since Garcia is still active as a player . He was already aware style of play A Garcia . Garcia is a good coach , who is constantly getting experience . He always played this way : get control of the ball and counter-attack , but , what makes a strong team not only control of the ball or counterattack . You have to adjust your game depending on the opponent's techniques , "said Benitez on Napoli 's official website .

Napoli Squad against AS Roma in Serie A

Napoli Squad against AS Roma in Serie A
Napoli brings his best squad against AS Roma in Serie A action continued tonight despite their concentration divided over mid next week should be back to compete in the Champions League . Napoli will be hosted Olympique Marseille .

Coach Rafael Benitez still include striker Gonzalo Higuain and defender Raul Albiol despite doubtful . Benitez not only can reduce the versatile defender Juan Camilo Zuniga . Former Siena player did not join the group because the Napoli squad were injured .

Napoli star players such as Jose Reina , Marek Hamsik and Lorenzo Insigne ready for combat . Napoli aiming for victory because the three points they would have topped the Serie A Roma which is currently occupied by two-point advantage .

Napoli squad : Rafael , Reina , Colombo , Albiol , Britos , Cannavaro , Fernandez Armero , Behrami , Stocker , Hamsik , Inler , Maggio , Mesto , Radosevic , Callejon , Mertens , Higuain , Insigne , Pandev , Duvan .
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Diego Maradona will view AS Roma vs Napoli

Diego Maradona is likely to attend the match between AS Roma vs Napoli , in the event the Serie A on Friday . Napoli , who currently ranks second , Roma is trying to destroy the plan of eighth victory in a row .

Diego Maradona will view AS Roma vs Napoli


Maradona , who helped Napoli win two Serie A titles in 1987 and 1990 , will receive an award from the Italian newspaper on Friday in the area around the Olimpico Stadium . Although the possibility of its presence will add a sense of glamor to the " Derby del Sole , " match between the two top teams in southern Italy has pledged entertaining performances early in the season .

Roma under the French coach , Rudi Garcia , started the season very fantastic . Until the seventh week , the Giallorossi continued to reap victories , which makes them solid at the top of the standings , two points ahead of Napoli and defending champions Juventus.

Not only that . AS Roma , who finished last season ranked seventh , also showed very promising aggressiveness . The reason , they packed 20 goals and conceding only one goal . Still, the team appeared a number of criticisms of the Italian capital . Stated that the Roma have faced big teams this season , although they have beaten one of the Serie A giants , Inter Milan , with the score 3-0 at the San Siro two weeks ago .

This game will bring together the two most impressive coaches in this season . Garcia and Napoli coach Rafael Benitez , to face each other for the first time this season . Both had met when Liverpool coach Benitez is still dealing with French side Lille , on the European stage . Benitez also believes that the absence of Roma from continental competition this season benefit Francesco Totti and his friends .

" We are not afraid of any team , but this will be a difficult game for us , Rome also has an advantage over us because unlike us , they only play once a week , while we have the Champions League . Was able to make a big difference . " Benitez said .

Argentine player Gonzalo Higuain , who missed due to injury , has practiced this week and is ready to appear to defend Napoli . Former Real Madrid striker is likely to be a starter .

Diego Maradona reveals like the Italian star, Mario Balotelli.

Diego Maradona will view AS Roma vs Napoli

World football legend , Diego Maradona , the star revealed kecintannya Italy , Mario Balotelli . In the question and answer session in Milan , not long ago , Maradona like Balotelli after the Manchester City striker , sent a photo of himself was smoking a Cuban cigar . My first contact with Mario Balotelli when he sent me a photo of himself smoking Cuba . I love it , and I laughed , " Maradona said , as quoted from Dailymail , Thursday ( 17/10/2013 ) .

One of the world 's best players , then give advice to players AC Milan 's mainstay . Argentine man , apparently so know how it feels to be one of the most sought after players on the planet . I would like to talk with Mario Balotelli , and explained to him all the bad experiences I have had , " said Maradona .

Despite being a huge fan of Balotelli , Maradona just put Balotelli as the fourth best player in the world behind Lionel Messi , Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar . The former Napoli star also admitted one day to return to his former club as manager after Rafa Benitez left. " When Benitez meninggalkanbya , I want to be a coach of Napoli .
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AS Roma vs Napoli Serie A Preview

Roma - Perfection AS Roma in Serie A will get a serious test this weekend . The Giallorossi will be challenged by a team who currently occupy the second position , Napoli . Under the command of a new coach Rudi Garcia , Roma was started the season very well . They always took full points in the first seven games . Top of the league was under their control . Rome also seen the awesomeness of their statistics in seven games early . Francesco Totti and friends . be the most productive team to notch 20 goals . That is closest to them is that Napoli has made ​​18 goals .

AS Roma vs Napoli Serie A Preview


In addition to earning , Roma also very tough when defending . They only conceded 1 goal , better than Napoli who conceded four goals . Roma and Napoli , disputing two points in the Serie A standings , will compete in the strength Olimpico on Saturday ( 19/10/2013 ) . This match will be the hottest game in giornata 8 .

In addition to being the host , Roma also has the added advantage of the game against Napoli . Because it is not competing in Europe , they could devote all his focus to the game . Instead , Napoli had to think about the Champions League match against Marseille in the middle of next week . but also not too superior Roma each host Napoli . In the last five games at the Olimpico , they won twice , drew twice and lost once .

This game will also be a great race event between Totti and Marek Hamsik . The two players did is good-good start to the season . Roma Totti became the motor with a donation three goals and six assists , while Hamsik Napoli is a mainstay with a score five goals .

AS Roma vs Napoli is not the only big match in giornata 8 . At the Artemio Franchi , Fiorentina will await the arrival of the last two seasons champions , Juventus .

Fiorentina currently occupy sixth place standings with 12 points . Meanwhile , Juventus is third with 19 total points . La Viola can take advantage of the split focus of Juventus , who travel to the headquarters of Real Madrid in the Champions League , the middle of next week . but , they have a bad record every time they met Bianconeri at home .

The last time when the host Juventus Fiorentina win was in December 1998 . After that , they were eight draws and four defeats in all competitions .

In other matches , Inter Milan recently purchased Erick Thohir official will visit the headquarters of Torino . This is a great opportunity for the Nerazzurri to rise after the previous two games detained humiliated1-1 Cagliari and 0-3 Roma .

Milan host Udinese dark horse team in the San Siro . Rossoneri required to achieve full points if you do not want to be more scattered in the competition . They now occupy the 12th position with eight points , behind 13 points from Roma .
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Rafael Benitez believes Napoli will win against AS Roma

Naples - Napoli will way to AS Roma in Serie A Italian at Olimpico Stadium , Friday ( 18/10/2013 ) . Conscious will face tough opponent , Rafael Benitez confident Partenopei will reap positive results . Together Rudi Garcia , Roma currently holds the record as far as Serie A slick running seven games . They always win , to be able to occupy the first position standings with 21 points .

Benitez has faith that Napoli will be able to win . Roma is a strong and dangerous team that has been to find a balance. It will be a difficult game for Napoli , even if we were not afraid of anyone . If we play the way we knoaw we can beat anybody . "Garcia is a smart coach that I really know . When I was a Liverpool train , I played against Lille he coached . Always be a tough fight if faced with a team , " said Benitez by Football Italian .

Goran Pandev claimed to want to score goals against Morgan de Sanctis.


Rafael Benitez believes Napoli will win against AS Roma
Although no longer in uniform Lazio , Goran Pandev still feel like that against AS Roma derby . Pandev claimed to want to score goals against Morgan de Sanctis , who is a former teammate .

Pandev had spent five years with Lazio before moving to Inter Milan in 2009 and finally did join Napoli since two seasons ago . The Macedonia international striker together with De Sanctis end this summer . De Sanctis removed to Rome after three years of defending Partenopei .

" Playing against Roma made ​​me feel competing in the derby , because I 've played in Lazio for five and a half years , " said Pandev told Il Messaggero .

" I dream of former colleagues setimku goalkeeper Morgan De Sanctis in the Napoli , however, the overall appearance of the team is the most important . " " I do not think Roma can exist at the top with a 100 percent record after seven weeks , but they 've got a good squad to fight until the end of the season , as Napoli , " said Pandev .

" I think the Giallorossi will take over the game , which is where I think the match will take place is open and spectacular .
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Italy Serie A Schedule 19-20 October 2013

After the international break , League Italian Serie A 2013/2014 will be held back . Eighth week will fall on Saturday and Sunday , 19-20 October 2013 . AS Roma who are on the top of the standings will undergo a match against Napoli , AC Milan against Udinese followed , as well as Juventus come to the headquarters to Fiorentina .

Italy Serie A Schedule 19-20 October 2013


Eighth week opened with big-match between AS Roma vs Napoli , Friday ( 10/18/2013 ) . Both teams are unbeaten throughout the seven matches that have held Serie A , but Napoli should accept second place for the 1-1 draw counter Sassuolo , Thursday, September 26 last .
For AS Roma , winning the match against Napoli proved their strength this season . In the previous game , AS Roma beat Lazio already , Parma and Inter Milan . As for Napoli , three points will be evicted from the capital wolf summit.

In the game Saturday night , will meet Cagliari Catania . Cagliari is still stuck in fourteenth position , while Catania are still two ranks below it. AC Milan got a challenge from Udinese . As far as seven Serie A matches , the new Rossoneri won the game twice . Not much different from his opponent who also recently won three times . Three points of a fixed price for Massimiliano Allegri's squad , but because they are playing at home , also due to bad start they experienced .
Fiorentina are in sixth position which will host Juventus in third . Mario Gomez et al . only once lost , unfortunately , La Viola too often ended the match with a draw . With the squad refreshment , La Viola will be a serious contender for the Bianconeri .

The Following Italy Serie A Schedule, 19-20 October 2013


AS Roma vs Napoli
Cagliari vs Catania
AC Milan vs Udinese
Atalanta vs Lazio
Fiorentina vs Juventus
Genoa vs Chievo
Hellas Verona vs Parma
Livorno vs Sampdoria
Sassuolo vs Bologna
Torino vs Internazionale
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AS Roma: Club sharpest and Least Conceded in Serie A

Roma: Thumbs up should be given to AS Roma during the seventh week Premier League Italian Serie A 2013/2014 . In addition to the achievement of successful wolf capital of the standings , also due to productivity goals and robustness defense . Rudi Garcia 's side is really shocking public Serie A. Napoli in middle of aggressiveness and confidence in spending Juventus after winning two consecutive Scudetto , AS Roma showed his strength with unbeaten throughout the seven weeks of Serie A. The Giallorossi also never won the draw . They have seven games in the arena jalanii Serie A , seven - seventh end with a victory .

AS Roma vs Juventus Serie A


Discuss in detail about the achievements of AS Roma . at the beginning of the competition , will arrive at their goals records . Roman troops successfully recorded 20 goals . This achievement be perfect considering the number of them who conceded just one goal . Goalkeeper De Sanctis conceded on 17 September 2013 , when AS Roma come to the headquarters Parma with a final score of 1-3. On 30 September 2013 yesterday , AS Roma won its biggest victory so far seven weeks of Serie A by beating Bologna 5-0 . This victory became the biggest party Giallorossi scored seven games so far that have been held . On the other hand , Chievo , Catania , and Sassuolo be the least productive with the club only scored 5 goals . Sassuolo name was entered into the club of the most widely conceded a total of 21 goals conceded .

Here are the results of the match AS Roma Serie A whole seven weeks :

Livorno vs AS Roma: 0-2,
AS Roma vs Hellas Verona: 3-0,
Parma vs AS Roma: 1-3,
Lazio vs AS Roma: 0-2,
Sampdoria vs AS Roma: 0-2,
AS Roma vs Bologna: 5-0,
Inter Milan vs AS Roma: 0-3.
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Mesut Ozil scored the first goal for Arsenal

Goals Mesut Ozil and Olivier Giroud against Napoli is an important victory for Arsenal

Mesut Ozil scored the first goal for Arsenal

Arsenal won an important victory in the Champions League Match day 2 from 2013-2014 . Host Napoli at the Emirates Stadium , the Gunners won convincingly by a score of 2-0 . The victory by Arsene Wenger , his team achieved in a way that is quite elegant . From the first minute the hosts had kicked off the Napoli defense . The results are just in the first 15 minutes they had the lead 2-0 through goals Mesut Ozil and Olivier Giroud . Perfect start that finally brought Arsenal topped the standings of Group F.
I am satisfied . We can rule in the match with good movement , good finish , and that's what we want to see . I feel we can play a direct play speed and good technique , "said Wenger .
In the first half we played fantastic . All went according to plan and everything beautiful in football terms presented on our game in the first half . Napoli looks miserable in the first half and it was really spending their energy . In the second half the tempo slightly down , although we should have scored more.
Wenger did not forget to praise Mesut Ozil who scored his first goal for Arsenal . Goals are created thanks to the positioning and flawless completion of Ozil . Sit down and just enjoy the game Mesut Ozil . He has given more credence to all the people in this club .


Arsenal's second victory after arresting Napoli 2-0. These results would be valuable capital for Arsene Wenger in foster care in attempting escape from the group of death is inhabited also by Borussia Dortmund and Olympique Marseille.
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Results Champions League Group E Up To Group H 1 October 2013

Arsenal, Schalke, Atletico Madrid, and Barcelona Top Standings

Arsenal 2-0 Napoli Champions League

Champions League 2013-2014 Group E to Group H match day has played both last night . Of the four groups , there are four clubs who achieve perfect points from two games and now lead the standings of each group . All four are Schalke , Arsenal , Atletico Madrid , and Barcelona .
In the Champions League match held last night , the club's fourth indeed won three full points above their opponents . Schalke who must travel to the Basel headquarters successful return with victory by a single goal on 54 minutes Julian Draxler . Chelsea Schalke success was followed by the slaughter Steaua Bucharest 0-4 , also in Group E.
Turning to Group F , Arsenal won both arrested after Napoli 2-0 . These results would be valuable capital for Arsene Wenger in foster care in attempting escape from the group of death is inhabited also by Borussia Dortmund and Olympique Marseille .
Of Group G , Atletico Madrid unexpectedly topped the standings after a 1-2 win at FC Porto headquarters . On the other hand , Zenit St . Petersburg it failed to score at home to a team like Austria Wien and put them in the position of caretaker .
Latest from Group H. Barcelona successfully topped the standings thanks to a controversial victory at the headquarters of Glasgow Celtic with a score of 0-1 with goals from Cesc Fabregas mere puppet . Another game that brought Ajax Amsterdam vs AC Milan must end with the score 1-1 .


Here are the standings of Group E up to Group H Champions League 2013-2014:




Groups E
No.
Club
P
W
D
L
GK
Point
1
Schalke 04
2
2
0
0
4 – 0
6
2
Chelsea
2
1
0
1
5 – 2
3
3
FC Basel
2
1
0
1
2 – 2
3
4
Steaua Bucharest
2
0
0
2
0 – 7
0
Groups F
No.
Club
P
W
D
L
GK
Point
1
Arsenal
2
2
0
0
4 – 1
6
2
Borussia Dortmund
2
1
0
1
4 – 2
3
3
Napoli
2
1
0
1
2 – 3
3
4
Olympique Marseille
2
0
0
2
1 – 5
0
Groups G
No.
Club
P
W
D
L
GK
Point
1
Atletico Madrid
2
2
0
0
5 – 2
6
2
FC Porto
2
1
0
1
2 – 2
3
3
Austria Wien
2
0
1
1
0 – 1
1
4
Zenit St. Petersburg
2
0
1
1
1 – 3
1
Groups H
No.
Club
P
W
D
L
GK
Point
1
Barcelona
2
2
0
0
5 – 0
6
2
AC Milan
2
1
1
0
3 – 1
4
3
Ajax Amsterdam
2
0
1
1
1 – 5
1
4
Glasgow Celtic
2
0
0
2
0 – 3
0

 
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