The team from Italy is currently third in Group F and are looking for a win over Marseille today in the hopes of advancing to the next level. Napoli is currently level on six points with Borussia and Arsenal, both teams have a better goal average than Napoli. "Our aim is to progress to the next round of the competition although a win would assure us of a place in the Europa League," said Italy coach Rafa Benitez to a press conference.
Despite the French team having no points and the fact that they are at the bottom of the standings barrel, does not mean Italy is looking at them as an easy target. "They have good players," Benitez said. "They are lacking a bit of confidence but they are a strong side. They will come here determined to prove their quality. Everyone expects us to win but we have to go out and earn it." Napoli currently stands in series A, only three points shy of the league's leading team, Roma.
Although Benitez is not talking his opponent in today's game for granted the French team's coach is realizing there is little chance for Marseille to quality for the knockout stages. Coach Elie Baup said his team is playing more for pride than victory. Baup said he will be happy as long as his team walks away with at least one goal against Napoli. "We're playing for pride, to put our club in favorable light." the International Business Times quotes Baup as saying.
"Today we have zero points in the group, but we hope to get at least one point tomorrow. This match is important. Some people say it is not worth fighting in this competition because we are on zero points, but participating in the Champions League is always something special and unique," Baup said. The match between Napoli and Marseille will take place today at 2:45pm ET with coverage starting at 2:35pm. To watch live coverage of the match follow the links. Napoli Vs. Marseille at San Paolo Stadium.
More From Latin Times
High School Group Asks SeaWorld To Free Orcas In A Moving Video After Seeing 'Blackfish'; Watch It Here!
Skydivers Plane Crash Video: Watch Terrifying Helmet Cam Footage Of 2-Plane Collision Explosion
© 2024 Latin Times. All rights reserved. Do not reproduce without permission.