Soccer-Barca face biggest game of the season against Napoli, says Xavi


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Champions League - Round of 16 - First Leg - Napoli v FC Barcelona - Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Naples, Italy - February 21, 2024 FC Barcelona coach Xavi with Napoli coach Francesco Calzona before the match REUTERS/Remo Casilli/File Photo

BARCELONA, Spain (Reuters) - Barcelona's Champions League last-16 second leg tie at home to Napoli will be their most important game of the season, manager Xavi Hernandez said on Monday.

The first leg was 1-1 and Barca on Tuesday have a chance to reach the quarter-finals for the first time since 2020 after failing to get past the group stage in the past two seasons.

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