Thursday , 2 July 2026

SSC Napoli vs FC Barcelona, Europe 2021-22 PLAYOFF ROUND

UEFA Europa League · 2021-22
SSC Napoli
2 – 4
Full Time
FC Barcelona
Thu 24 Feb 2022 · 20:00 UTC Diego Armando Maradona HT 45' · FT 45'
Piotr Zielinski 56' Y
Fabian Ruiz 62' Y
Y 90' Pablo Gavira

Overview

Match Preview

SSC Napoli vs FC Barcelona — Europe at Diego Armando Maradona.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Olympique Lyonnais 8 21
2 Aston Villa FC 8 21
3 FC Midtjylland 8 19
4 Real Betis Balompie 8 17
5 FC Porto 8 17
6 Sporting Clube de Braga 8 17
7 SC Freiburg 8 17
8 AS Roma 8 16
9 KRC Genk 8 16
10 Bologna FC 1909 8 15
11 VfB Stuttgart 8 15
12 Ferencvarosi TC 8 15
13 Nottingham Forest FC 8 14
14 FC Viktoria Plzen 8 14
15 FK Crvena Zvezda 8 14
16 RC Celta de Vigo 8 13
17 PAOK Thessaloniki FC 8 12
18 Lille OSC 8 12
19 Fenerbahce SK 8 12
20 Panathinaikos AO 8 12
21 Celtic FC 8 11
22 PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad 8 10
23 GNK Dinamo Zagreb 8 10
24 SK Brann 8 9
25 BSC Young Boys 8 9
26 SK Sturm Graz 8 7
27 FCSB Bukarest 8 7
28 Go Ahead Eagles 8 7
29 Feyenoord Rotterdam 8 6
30 FC Basel 1893 8 6
31 FC Red Bull Salzburg 8 6
32 Rangers FC 8 4
33 OGC Nice 8 3
34 FC Utrecht 8 1
35 Malmo FF 8 1
36 Maccabi Tel Aviv FC 8 1

Head-to-Head

3
3
SSC Napoli 6 games · Avg 3.3 goals FC Barcelona
Last 5 meetings
2022-02-24 SSC Napoli 2–4 FC Barcelona 2022-02-17 FC Barcelona 1–1 SSC Napoli 2020-08-08 FC Barcelona 3–1 SSC Napoli 2020-02-25 SSC Napoli 1–1 FC Barcelona

Recent Form

SSC Napoli
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
24 Feb FC Barcelona H 2–4 L
21 Feb Cagliari Calcio A 1–1 D
17 Feb FC Barcelona A 1–1 D
12 Feb FC Internazionale Milano H 1–1 D
06 Feb Venezia FC A 2–0 W
23 Jan US Salernitana 1919 H 4–1 W
FC Barcelona
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
24 Feb SSC Napoli A 4–2 W
20 Feb Valencia CF A 4–1 W
17 Feb SSC Napoli H 1–1 D
13 Feb RCD Espanyol de Barcelona A 2–2 D
06 Feb Club Atletico de Madrid H 4–2 W
23 Jan Deportivo Alaves A 1–0 W

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between SSC Napoli and FC Barcelona is underway.
  • 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 8' Jordi Alba adds to his 0 season tally! FC Barcelona lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 13' Frenkie de Jong adds to his 0 season tally! FC Barcelona lead 0-2 — and this changes everything.
  • 18' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 23' A goal from the Italy international Lorenzo Insigne! He fires home on 23 to make it 1-2!
  • 28' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Luciano Spalletti will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 33' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 38' Diego Demme has been relatively quiet despite scoring 6 goals in his last 513 appearances.
  • 43' SSC Napoli are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FC Barcelona backline.
  • 45' Pique doubles the advantage! 1-3 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 46' The whistle greets Diego Demme as he departs to be replaced by Matteo Politano.
  • 51' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 56' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Piotr Zielinski.
  • 59' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang makes no mistake. 1-4!
  • 62' A change in the FC Barcelona ranks — Busquets exits the field as Pablo Gavira enters on 62.
  • 62' SSC Napoli receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 62.
  • 67' FC Barcelona fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 72' Senegal international Kalidou Koulibaly has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
  • 73' The SSC Napoli bench stirs into life. Piotr Zielinski is withdrawn and Dries Mertens gets his opportunity.
  • 74' SSC Napoli ring the changes. Fabian Ruiz has done his job and it is now time for Adam Ounas to step up.
  • 75' FC Barcelona make a change. Pedri trudges off to be replaced by Nico Gonzalez on 75 minutes.
  • 80' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both SSC Napoli and FC Barcelona are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 81' Andrea Petagna gets the nod from SSC Napoli. He replaces Lorenzo Insigne and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 82' The crowd applauds Ferran Torres as he leaves the pitch. Riqui Puig steps in for FC Barcelona.
  • 87' Against the run of play, Matteo Politano has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 90' The referee shows FC Barcelona player a Yellow card on 90.
  • The points are shared — SSC Napoli 2-4 FC Barcelona. Honours even.

Lineups

SSC Napoli Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Luciano Spalletti

FC Barcelona Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Xavi Hernandez

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Robert Lewandowski 2
Lionel Messi 2
Lorenzo Insigne 2
Amir Rrahmani 1
Piotr Zielinski 1
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 1
Frenkie de Jong 1
Pique 1

Head to Head

2022-02-24 SSC Napoli 2–4 FC Barcelona 2022-02-17 FC Barcelona 1–1 SSC Napoli 2020-08-08 FC Barcelona 3–1 SSC Napoli 2020-02-25 SSC Napoli 1–1 FC Barcelona

SSC Napoli Form

2022-02-24 SSC Napoli 2–4 FC Barcelona L 2022-02-21 Cagliari Calcio 1–1 SSC Napoli D 2022-02-17 FC Barcelona 1–1 SSC Napoli D 2022-02-12 SSC Napoli 1–1 FC Internazionale Milano D 2022-02-06 Venezia FC 0–2 SSC Napoli W 2022-01-23 SSC Napoli 4–1 US Salernitana 1919 W

FC Barcelona Form

2022-02-24 SSC Napoli 2–4 FC Barcelona W 2022-02-20 Valencia CF 1–4 FC Barcelona W 2022-02-17 FC Barcelona 1–1 SSC Napoli D 2022-02-13 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–2 FC Barcelona D 2022-02-06 FC Barcelona 4–2 Club Atletico de Madrid W 2022-01-23 Deportivo Alaves 0–1 FC Barcelona W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.46 SSC Napoli xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.86 FC Barcelona xG
I would bet for: SSC Napoli or FC Barcelona 74% + Both teams to score 65%

Match Result

✓ Correct
SSC Napoli31% Draw26% FC Barcelona43%
Actual: FC Barcelona win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes65% 0% No35%
Avg goals/match: 3.32
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 84%
16%
± 2.5 64%
36%
± 3.5 42%
58%
± 4.5 24%
76%

Double Chance

SSC Napoli or Draw
56%
Draw or FC Barcelona
69%
SSC Napoli or FC Barcelona
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
SSC Napoli24% Draw42% FC Barcelona34%
Actual: FC Barcelona win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 2–4 not predicted
2 – 4
Actual
1 – 1
10.7%
1 – 2
8.8%
2 – 1
6.9%
2 – 2
6.4%
0 – 2
6.2%
0 – 1
6%
1 – 3
5.4%
0 – 0
5.1%
1 – 0
4.6%
2 – 3
4%
2 – 0
3.9%
0 – 3
3.8%

Asian Handicap — SSC Napoli

Handicap SSC Napoli covers Push FC Barcelona covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 9% 86%
-1.5 14% — 86%
-1 14% 16% 70%
-0.5 30% — 70%
+0.5 54% — 46%
+1 54% 20% 26%
+1.5 74% — 26%
+2 74% 14% 12%
+2.5 88% — 12%

Clean Sheet

SSC Napoli keeps clean sheet
16% ✓
FC Barcelona keeps clean sheet
24% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.