Soccer-Napoli fight back to draw with Barcelona in dull game


Soccer Football - Champions League - Round of 16 - First Leg - Napoli v FC Barcelona - Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Naples, Italy - February 21, 2024 Napoli's Giovanni Simeone in action with FC Barcelona's Inigo Martinez REUTERS/Remo Casilli

NAPLES, Italy (Reuters) -Napoli fought back to hold visitors Barcelona to a dour 1-1 draw in their Champions League last-16 first leg on Wednesday as Victor Osimhen cancelled out Robert Lewandowski's opener.

Last year's Spanish and Italian champions, both struggling this season, played out a poor match in which both sides were toothless and lacking attacking flair.

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