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The Champions League kicks off with a headline matchup as Manchester City open their group stage against Napoli. Pep Guardiola’s squad is under pressure to steady the ship after a shaky start to the new season, and they know they’ll need a strong performance to reset the tone.
Across the pitch, Napoli arrive riding the high of their Serie A crown, full of confidence and determined to show they can translate domestic dominance into European success. With two clubs boasting star power and lofty ambitions, this clash has all the makings of an early-season classic.
Quick take: Match context: momentum and small details could decide this one, especially set-pieces and transitions. Form and fitness will matter; expect managers to rotate carefully around the congested schedule. Continental stakes raise the intensity, where away goals no longer apply but margins still feel razor thin. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.
