UEFA Champions League: Napoli Defeat Chelsea 3-1

With their goal just before halftime and a new lead fueling them, Napoli burst out of the gate in the second half and almost added another goal within 10 minutes. Cavani did well to hold the ball and draw the defense before sliding the ball across for Lavezzi, but the Argentinean’s shot skipped wide of the post.

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Sadly, this is what David Luiz will be remembered for on the day and on the season. Just a couple of minutes earlier, he made an incredible tackle on Lavezzi and moved the ball up the pitch to start an attack, but his errors have overshadowed his great plays once again.

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Naples isn’t quite the center of the fashion world like Milan, but you have to give Campagnaro credit for his bold choice in fashion. The plastic bag hat is a look that few would even dare try, but Campagnaro gave it a go with millions around the world watching his every move. Go on then, Hugo.

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Bosingwa pulled up lame on a run, clutching his hamstring, and instantly asked for a substitution. This means that Cole, 90 minutes fit or not, had to get up off the bench much earlier than expected and come into the match. Chelsea now have a natural left back and a more experienced player in the game, but one that may or may not be fit enough to bring his best for the entire match.

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Kickoff is at 2:45 p.m. ET, 7:45 p.m. GMT and 8:45 p.m. local time. You can catch it on FOX Soccer Channel in the USA, Sportsnet regional networks in Canada and Sky Sports 2 in the UK.

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The goal came in the 93rd minute on a free kick. Coentrao committed a handball outside of the penalty area, giving CSKA one last chance at an equalizer. Sekou Oliseh took the free kick and Sergei Ignashevich got his head to it, nodding it into a dangerous area. Pontus Wernbloom was waiting and struck a half-volley past Casillas, scoring on his debut to give CSKA a miracle draw.

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Real Madrid lead CSKA Moscow 1-0 at halftime of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16, first leg match at the Luzhniki Stadium, meaning the hosts are in some serious trouble. No matter how the second 45 minutes goes, they’re already in some trouble for giving up an away goal. If they don’t force a draw in this match, their Champions League run will be all but over before they head to the Santiago Bernabeu, and they need a win to like their chances in the second leg.

CSKA actually created the first real attack of the game, with left back Georgy Shennikov putting in a dangerous cross in the 7th minute. Alan Dzagoev had to make an adjustment to be able to get a shot off, but didn’t get himself turned all the way around and fired a left-footed volley wide of the goal.

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For more on Los Merengues, check out Real Madrid blog Managing Madrid.

For more on Los Merengues, check out Real Madrid blog Managing Madrid.

The England national team plays a friendly against the Netherlands next week, and Terry is expected to miss that match as well.

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The first legs of Champions League knockout stage ties are usually tight defensive affairs where both teams are afraid to give up goals. Even if that’s what Chelsea and Napoli are going for in this one, they won’t be able to pull it off against each other. Neither defense should be able to match the other team’s attack, and it would be surprising if both teams didn’t find the back of the net at least once.

Game Date/Time: Tuesday, February 21, 2:45 p.m. ET, 8:45 p.m. local