The latest Champions League draw certainly raised some eyebrows, and perhaps a chuckle or two, especially for the folks over at Napoli. It seems the Italian club has a particular knack for drawing teams from a certain European nation, and they aren’t shy about joking about it. They’ve landed Sporting and Benfica in the group stage, mirroring Juventus’s fixture list. This isn’t just a coincidence for Napoli; it’s becoming a running gag.
Their social media team, always on the pulse, quickly took to ‘X’ (formerly Twitter) to share their humorous take. They specifically aimed a message at Liga Portugal’s official account, almost as if asking for an explanation. “Hey, @ligaportugal,” their post began, “give us a little longer and we’ll have played every team in Portugal?! 😂😂😂😂” You could almost hear the playful exasperation.
They didn’t stop there, though. Napoli made sure to remind everyone about their recent history with Portuguese clubs. They specifically mentioned their 2023/24 Champions League clash against Sporting Braga. That memorable night at the Pedreira stadium saw them secure a 2-1 victory. “I haven’t forgotten that night at Braga’s Pedreira,” they added, ensuring no one missed the point.
So, the upcoming schedule will see the Neapolitans travel to Alvalade to face Sporting. Later, they will host Benfica on their home turf. It’s quite the itinerary, adding two more chapters to their growing Portuguese football saga.
