In a thrilling Group C UEFA Champions League clash, Napoli faced a 4-2 defeat at the hands of Real Madrid at the Bernabeu on Wednesday night. Despite the loss, the entrance of Victor Osimhen, substituting for Giovanni Simeone at halftime, injected energy into Napoli's performance.
Osimhen even found the net, but the goal was disallowed for offside. Napoli, currently on seven points, remains in contention for a Round of 16 spot. The Serie A champions need just a point in their final group game against SC Braga, and even a narrow defeat might suffice due to their advantage in overall goal difference.
Napoli had a promising start with Simeone's 9th-minute goal, but Madrid retaliated with Rodrygo and Bellingham securing the lead. Although Anguissa leveled the score early in the second half, late goals from Paz Martinez and Joselu sealed Madrid's victory. Napoli now faces a decisive showdown with Braga to determine their fate in the tournament.
