Probable Lineups
4-2-3-1
4-2-3-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Champions League Qualification.
Missing Players
Napoli
Athletic Club
Player | Reason | Status |
---|---|---|
Gonzalo Higuaín | Doubtful |
No missing players.
Team News
Napoli
Athletic Club
- Michu could play in a Napoli shirt for the first time in a competitive fixture, although if Gonzalo Higuaín is fit, the former Swansea player will probably be on the bench,
- After a draining summer in Brazil, Higuaín has not had a full pre-season yet, so he could be rested.
- There is talk that Rafa Benitez could consider using a 3-man defence but it would be a risk having played 4 at the back throughout last season.
- Athletic Bilbao begin life after Ander Herrera with a tough Champions League playoff against Napoli.
- Iker Muniain could play number 10 to provide creative thrust behind Aritz Aduriz.
Good job, Bilbao !!
Napoli should be winning. Shocking miss from Callejon and Michu literally passed up on a free goal.
GO BILBAO.
Most exciting tie of the qualifying, it could've been a group stage match. It would be so amazing for Bilbao to get to the group and welcome Champions League for the first time in 16 years and in their brand new stadium. They need to score today...
1-1 or 2-2 waiting a surpise in this game.
@Demian yes Napoli will win surprisingly easy 4-0
Valverde is an underrated genius , he will surely device an perfect plan to nullify benitez but it comes down to his players , how well do they step up their game to Val's plans.
1-1 or 2-1 but i hope bilbao wins , they're a lovely team and only few clubs can survive with their conformities.