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Barcelona Back in Champions League Quarterfinals for the First Time Since 2020

Barcelona Back in Champions League Quarterfinals for the First Time Since 2020

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Joao Cancelo, Fermin Lopez, and Robert Lewandowski scored for the Blaugrana as it advanced 4-2 on aggregate.

Joao Cancelo, Fermin Lopez, and Robert Lewandowski scored for the Blaugrana as it advanced 4-2 on aggregate.

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Xavi’s side got a 1-1 draw in the first leg in Napoli three weeks ago.

Xavi’s side got a 1-1 draw in the first leg in Napoli three weeks ago.

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Amir Rrahmani scored for Napoli but the Serie A champions couldn’t repeat its quarterfinals appearance from last season.

Amir Rrahmani scored for Napoli but the Serie A champions couldn’t repeat its quarterfinals appearance from last season.

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Barcelona had failed to pass the group stage in the last two years and hadn’t reached the last eight since 2019-20 when it lost to Bayern Munich. The UEFA Champions League could be its last chance for a title this season.

Barcelona had failed to pass the group stage in the last two years and hadn’t reached the last eight since 2019-20 when it lost to Bayern Munich. The UEFA Champions League could be its last chance for a title this season.

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The Blaugrana trails La Liga leader Real Madrid by seven points and was eliminated in the Copa del Rey.

The Blaugrana trails La Liga leader Real Madrid by seven points and was eliminated in the Copa del Rey.

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After taking the early lead at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, Barcelona struggled to keep Napoli from threatening. Goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen was tested often by Napoli’s attack.

After taking the early lead at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, Barcelona struggled to keep Napoli from threatening. Goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen was tested often by Napoli’s attack.

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Lopez put the hosts ahead in the 15th minute after a cross by Rapinha. The Brazil forward also set up Cancelo’s goal two minutes later after the fullback easily put a bounced ball into the net.

Lopez put the hosts ahead in the 15th minute after a cross by Rapinha. The Brazil forward also set up Cancelo’s goal two minutes later after the fullback easily put a bounced ball into the net.

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Napoli scored in the 30th after Rrahmani’s low left-footed shot rewarded his first European goal.

Napoli scored in the 30th after Rrahmani’s low left-footed shot rewarded his first European goal.

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Lewandowski sealed the win for Barcelona in the 83rd after an assist by substitute Sergi Roberto.

Lewandowski sealed the win for Barcelona in the 83rd after an assist by substitute Sergi Roberto.

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