Two clubs chasing UEFA Europa League glory will do battle today in a cup match between Napoli and FC Porto. The Round of 16 clash scheduled for 4 p.m. ET will be held at the Stadio San Paolo in Napoli and can be live streamed here.
Napoli enter today's match facing the mission of overturning a 1-0 deficit created in the first leg against FC Porto. Confidence, however, isn't something the club lacks ahead of today's clash. Striker Dries Mertens believes his side has no reason to fear their Europa League rivals (h/t to Goal). "I believe we can go through and go far in the Europa League," the Belgium international said.
"We have beaten teams stronger than Porto this season." he added.
His genuine confidence is only matched by his affinity for the club. Advancement in the competition is only the first pillar of an exciting project in Napoli.
"I quickly realised what this project was all about and I knew as soon as I arrived that I want to stay here for a long time."
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Player to Watch: Napoli's Gonzalo Higuain will need to continue his stellar European form if his club hopes to advance to the quarterfinals. The Argentine boasts five goals and three assists in eight European matches.
Napoli's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Reina; Ghoulam, Fernández, Albiol, Réveillere; Inier, Behrami; Insigne, Hamsik, Callejón; Higuain
FC Porto's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Fabiano; Fucile, Mangala, Maicon, Danilo; Defour, Fernando; Eduardo, Quintero, Quaresma; Martinez
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