Stalemate at the Maradona: Napoli and Eintracht Frankfurt Play Out Goalless Champions League Draw

Key Takeaways:

• Napoli and Eintracht Frankfurt ended their Champions League encounter in a 0:0 draw
• Both sides now have 4 points each after this result and hold 18th and 19th spots in the provisional standings
• Despite chances for both teams, neither could find the breakthrough at the Maradona in the 4th round clash

Match Analysis

Napoli and Eintracht Frankfurt failed to break the deadlock in a tense 0:0 contest at the Maradona, part of the 4th round in the main phase of the Champions League. After this draw, each team moves onto 4 points, sitting in 18th and 19th positions in the provisional group stage table.

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The hosts started brightly, applying early pressure in search of the opener. In the 6th minute, Michael Zetterer was called into action to deny Rasmus Højlund’s effort, followed soon after by a save to keep out a strike from Eljif Elmas. Napoli continued to dictate the tempo but struggled to unlock the resolute Eintracht defence. André-Frank Zambo Anguissa attempted to break the impasse in the 41st minute, only to see his shot clear the crossbar.

Key Moments and Player Performances

After the interval, both sides created opportunities but lacked the clinical edge required. In the 68th minute, Scott McTominay managed to get on the end of a pass from Eljif Elmas, though a well-timed defensive block frustrated the midfielder. Arguably, the best chance of the match fell to Eintracht in the 73rd minute – the ball found its way to Knauff, but his finish provided an easy save for Savić.

McTominay threatened again nine minutes later but could not hit the target. Deep into stoppage time, Zetterer proved alert, safely collecting a close-range shot from Rasmus Højlund during a period of penalty area chaos.

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