NAPLES, Italy, March 15 (Reuters) - Napoli forward Victor Osimhen struck either side of the break to steer the Italians to a comfortable 3-0 victory over ...
"But we lost possession before the goals and that broke us. "We managed to keep up with them for parts of the game," said Frankfurt captain Sebastian Rode. They were also under pressure from Napoli's relentless pressing game and it was Osimhen who scored again. "It is important to have the attitude we had tonight. "Osimhen is a very strong footballer. "It wasn't easy, but we managed to reach a historical goal for Napoli," coach Luciano Spalletti said.
Football fans clash with police in ugly 'guerrilla warfare' before Champions League match.
I appeal to Neapolitans, be responsible." And Napoli was out of sight in the 64th minute when Zielinski was tripped by Djibril Sow and the midfielder dusted himself down to drill the resulting penalty down the middle. For a daily dose of the best of the breaking news and exclusive content from Wide World of Sports, subscribe to our newsletter by "I'm monitoring what has happened on our streets. The deadlock was broken in first half stoppage time when Stanislav Lobotka gathered a loose ball and sent it through to Matteo Politano, who whipped in a cross from the right for a towering header by Osimhen. Napoli was brimming with confidence heading into the match at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona as it had a 2-0 lead from the first leg in Germany and appears to be a lock for the Serie A title. On the pitch, Napoli beat Frankfurt 3-0 to reach the quarter-finals for the first time in its history - and making it three Italian teams in the final eight. Napoli pressed hard for the goal that would all but seal its place in the quarter-finals and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who has been a revelation this season, had a couple of chances in the first half but Frankfurt goalkeeper Kevin Trapp kept his team in the match. READ MORE: The German club was objecting to a decision by local authorities in Naples banning any fans who are residents of Frankfurt from buying tickets, following unrest between supporters during the first leg in Germany. [Champions League](https://wwos.nine.com.au/football/champions-league) match [against Napoli on Thursday (AEDT).](https://wwos.nine.com.au/football/live-scores/napoli-v-eintracht-frankfurt/chlg/50451) There were serious clashes in the centre of Naples between Eintracht Frankfurt fans and police ahead of the German team's
After losing the first leg at home 2-0 and without star striker Randal Kolo Muani, the Eagles never stood a chance against Napoli.
Hence, with all this in mind, the exit against Napoli will only hurt for a moment as the focus shifts to the Bundesliga. For Frankfurt qualifying for the round of 16 from what was a difficult group that included Tottenham, Olympique Marseille, and Sporting was already a magnificent achievement. “We tried everything; we were more competitive than in the first leg but have to accept that Napoli was too much for us. Nevertheless, I’m proud of what the team has achieved in their first Champions League season.” The game was overshadowed by violence outside the stadium as Napoli fans clashed with a small group of Frankfurt supporters. On Wednesday, Eintracht Frankfurt completed the trio of Champions League exits for German clubs.
But Luciano Spalletti's team doesn't seem set on just dominating Italian football; Napoli is also turning up the heat on Europe's elite. On Wednesday, Napoli ...
“We want to enjoy the moment and look ahead. The Georgian’s thrilling performances have earned him comparisons to Maradona and the nickname “Kvaradona.” In doing so, it advanced to the quarterfinals with a 5-0 victory on aggregate over two legs.
Victor Osimhen has refused to rule out a summer move to Manchester United after admitting that he 'doesn't know' where his future lies amid suggestions he ...
I will also be in talks with the club. Osimhen has previously expressed his desire to leave Napoli and play in the Premier League [ 'working hard to achieve his dream of playing' in the English top tier.](/sport/football/article-11828365/Napolis-Victor-Osimhen-targeting-Premier-League-Man-United-Arsenal-circle.html) [Victor Osimhen](/sport/victor-osimhen/index.html) has given another update on his situation at Napoli amid reported interest from other top European clubs and has admitted that he will undergo talks with his current clubs at the end of the season. The 24-year-old has been vocal in his admiration of playing in the Napoli hitman Victor Osimhen reveals he will sit down with his agents at the end of the season to discuss his future, after the Man United target recently admitted a Premier League move is his 'DREAM'
Napoli cruised into the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, beating Eintracht Frankfurt 3-0 at home in Naples, Italy to lock in a 5-0 ...
Napoli currently have an 18-point lead at the top of Serie A and have lost just two games so far this season. The draw for the quarterfinals will be made on Friday with the game starting in May. The tradition harks back to Roman times and, with Naples considered one of the most superstitious places in Italy, could cause some serious nerves around the city later this week. Wednesday’s win came a day after Manchester City beat RB Leipzig 7-0 in the second leg of their matchup to win 8-1 on aggregate. It’s a game to build us up so they can knock us down.” “I know this game that everyone does to put pressure on the others.
Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen dey enta Europe top clubs eyes sake of im ogbonge performance dem dis season for im club Napoli.
Him don miss 14, nine and four (so far) Serie A games respectively for im three seasons through different injuries. E score 20 goals dia and dem name am Charleroi player of di year. "I take Drogba as my role model while I bin dey grow up and dat na im guiding light," E say in 2021. I'm sure many clubs go get in touch wit di president and after a month of negotiation dem go reason am if dis really make sense? Osimhen na regular for BBC gossip column. Na wetin De Laurentiis dey do always ' great strength."
Victor Osimhen has given a direct response to the rumours linking him with Manchester United as speculation over his future at Napoli continues.
Luciano Spalletti's men will be back in action on Sunday away at Torino as they seek to extend their 18-point lead at the top of the Serie A table. We will be on it in the summer," Giuntoli has told reporters. The Nigerian striker is currently enjoying a prolific campaign at Napoli, with his latest stellar display coming against Eintracht Frankfurt in a round of 16 Champions League tie.
A brace from Victor Osimhen helped Napoli cruise past Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday and into their first ever Champions League quarter-finals.
Not long after that draw is made, the Partenopei will travel to Torino on Sunday to try and extend their lead at the Serie A summit even further. The only negative for Luciano Spalletti's side was Kvaratskhelia somehow not getting on the scoresheet, as Napoli qualified for their first ever Champions League quarter-final in some style. But Napoli were only ever a string of delicate passes away from being in on goal themselves.
Victor Osimhen scored twice as Napoli reached the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time on Thursday (AEDT), helping Luciano Spalletti's men to ...
Eintracht was unable to make it to half-time, however, with Osimhen hanging in the air to head Politano's cross into the top-right corner after a fine pass from Stanislav Lobotka. Napoli made a typically fast start as Matteo Politano tested Kevin Trapp with a low drive in the first minute, before the goalkeeper denied Khvicha Kvaratskhelia at the end of slaloming run. Piotr Zielinski won and converted a penalty to make it 3-0 as Eintracht toiled without suspended forward Randal Kolo Muani at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
Napoli starlet Victor Osimhen 'dreams' of a move to the Premier League with two clubs interested, but would also be open to joining Bayern Munich.
Sky Sports Germany's [Florian Plettenberg](https://twitter.com/plettigoal/status/1636376817501364224) reports that Manchester United and Chelsea are pushing to strike a deal for the Nigerian forward, whose dream is to play in the Premier League. THE BIGGER PICTURE: But while all the talk around Osimhen involves the lucrative English top flight, Bayern Munich is a club that also piques his interest. [HAVE YOUR SAY: Will Liverpool finish in the top four?](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/will-liverpool-finish-top-four-premier-league/blt9fd6805c6ed2c438)
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson says he will return to Italy in the next few days to rest with his family and believes Napoli have the quality to accomplish.
You need confidence and to be a man inside the pitch. I think they have the quality to go ahead. With a 6-2 defeat on aggregate, Jurgen Klopp’s men have been knocked out of the competition.
As Liverpool exited the Champions League this week, Napoli progressed into the next round, and their rapid evolution since last summer should interest ...
[Liverpool](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/) last summer. Fresh legs are required as the Anfield club considers the prospect of conducting its own Napoli-esque overhaul. The time had come for several of their seasoned performers to leave after progressing beyond their prime years, and rather than avoiding that reality, Napoli acted. A new generation of talented starlets arrived in Campania, with Kim Min-jae, Frank Anguissa and Georgian sensation Khvicha Kvaratskhelia having a particular impact on their campaign so far. They are unsurprisingly being touted as one of the favorites to win the tournament in May. Before this season, they truly regenerated their squad using the market, and it has benefited them greatly.