BARCELONA are in unchartered territory as they host Napoli in the Europa League.The Catalans were dumped out of the Champions League by Bayern Munich after needing a win to finish above Benfica.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is set to be playing European football again after his move from ArsenalCredit: Reuters
Elif Elmas scored the winning goal for Napoli against LeicesterCredit: Getty
That leaves Barca in Europe’s second tier competition for the first time since 2004, when they were knocked out by Celtic.
And they couldn’t have been handed a tougher draw after being paired with Napoli in the round of 32.
Luciano Spalletti’s side left it until the final day to book their place in the Europa League knockout stages.
A brace from Elif Elmas saw them dispatch Leicester to the Europa Conference League in an entertaining 3-2 triumph.
What time does Barcelona vs Napoli kick off?

Barcelona take on Napoli on Thursday, February 17 – TODAY.
The match kicks off at 5.45pm UK time – 6.45pm local time.
It takes place at the Nou Camp.
The sides last met in 2020 when Barca ran out 3-1 winners at the same venue to secure a 4-2 aggregate triumph in the Champions League.

What TV channel is Barcelona vs Napoli on and can I live stream it?

Barcelona vs Napoli is live on BT Sport ESPN.
Coverage commences at 5.30pm – 15 minutes before kick-off.
To stream the game live, head to the BT Sport website or app.

Are there away goals in the Europa League this year?
Away goals have been AXED for Champions League and Europa League ties for the first time this season.
This won’t come into play until the second leg but if the scores are level at the end of the second leg, the teams will play two halves of 15 minutes of extra time.
If the scores are level at the end of extra time the tie will go to penalties.
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Team news
Barcelona will be without a few players, including Samuel Umtiti, Ansu Fati and Sergi Roberto.
Alejandro Balde and Memphis Depay may also miss the game throujjgh injury.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, however, could finally make his full debut for the Catalan giants.
For Napoli, both Hirving Lozano and Matteo Politano are injured, but Andre Frank Zambo Anguissa will feature in the Italian side’s starting XI.
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Draw 13/5
Napoli 3/1
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ERIK TEN HAG is planning a major squad overhaul when he takes over as Manchester United manager this summer.And one of his first bits of business will reportedly be giving forgotten United ace Andres Pereira another shot at the club.
Andres Pereira could get another shot at Man United under new boss Erik Ten HagCredit: AFP
The Dutchman and Pereira spent time together at PSV when the Flamengo loanee was still a teenCredit: EPA
Pereira, 26, has struggled to break into United’s first-team since joining the Red Devils from PSV Eindhoven in 2011.
The Brazilian midfielder was shipped out on loan to Flamengo last year where he has thrived this season.
Pereira was set to make his move to the Brazilian Serie A side permanent this summer.
But the club pulled the plug on the scheduled £9million transfer at the last minute, reports claimed.
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However, Ten Hag is willing to give Pereira a second crack in the Premier League if his failed switch to Flamengo isn’t re-negotiated, according to ESPN.
The Dutchman’s keenness on Pereira stems from the time they spent together at PSV.
Ten Hag was assistant manager, and Peirera, then 13, was making his name in their youth team.
But the pair were separated when Pereira caught the attention of United.
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And Ten Hag then ventured off to go and manage Dutch side Go Ahead Eagles in 2012.
And now, as United’s head coach, Ten Hag is banking on Pereira finding the form that attracted the Red Devils when he was a teen.
The Dutchman has a mammoth task ahead in fixing United’s problems and has reportedly told the club he needs an almost entire new starting eleven next season.
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THOMAS TUCHEL would be open to taking the England manager’s job, according to reports.The German was suddenly sacked by Chelsea’s new owners in September and replaced by Graham Potter.
Thomas Tuchel could be open to managing EnglandCredit: Getty
But after a month out of the game, Bild in Germany report Tuchel would consider the Three Lions gig if it became available at some stage in the future after the World Cup.
Gareth Southgate is under the biggest pressure he has faced in his six years as head coach of the national team.
England are winless in six matches going into next month’s winter tournament.
And there is some suggestion Southgate could walk away from the job after Qatar 2022, regardless of how far his side go – although his contract runs until December 2024.
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Tuchel’s successor Potter remains the favourite to be the next England manager, despite just signing a £50million, five-year contract at Stamford Bridge.
Eddie Howe, Mauricio Pochettino and Steve Cooper are also among the likeliest candidates.
Like Tuchel, Poch is a free agent because he remains currently out of work since leaving PSG.
Tuchel, though, could be a more suitable candidate considering his record in knockout competitions.
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The 49-year-old won the DFB-Pokal with Dortmund, the Coupe de France and Coupe de la Ligue at PSG then the Champions League and Club World Cup as Chelsea boss.
He also has runner-up medals from five further major finals.
Tuchel – who reportedly rejected an offer to take over at Bayer Leverkusen – said of his Blues exit: “This is one of the most difficult statements I have ever had to write – and it is one which I hoped I would not need to do for many years.
“I am devastated that my time at Chelsea has come to an end.
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“This is a club where I felt at home, both professionally and personally.
“Thank you so much to all the staff, the players and the supporters for making me feel very welcome from the start.
“The pride and joy I felt at helping the team to win the Champions League and the Club World Cup will stay with me forever.
“I am honoured to have been a part of this club’s history and whatever the future holds for me, the memories of the last 18 months will always have a special place in my heart.”
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TYSON FURY has outlined who Tommy Fury should pick for his next two fights. Tommy emerged victorious from his bout with Jake Paul after judges found in his favour in a split decision.
Tommy and Tyson Fury celebrate with the Fury coaching teamCredit: Getty
Tyson has encouraged his brother to stick to fighting social media stars for nowCredit: Getty
Tommy beat Jake Paul via a split decisionCredit: Reuters
Despite Tommy previously claiming he would move on to fight “proper boxers” after the Paul fight, WBC champ Tyson has encouraged his brother to carry on fighting social media stars for the time being.
Speaking after the fight, Fury said: “He did a fantastic job. The world media, the world’s biggest stars, [all] came to see it. It was fantastic.
“I expected Tommy to knock him out, to be quite honestly quite comfortably, but Jake was better than I thought he’d be, so fair play to Jake Paul.
“I’m very happy. You can’t get knockouts all the time.
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“I’m 33 and 0 with 22 knockouts. So, you don’t get a knockout every time, but it’s a learning experience.
“Jake Paul was a very worthy opponent and he had to come through some obstacles like falling over in round eight and getting up and fighting on.
“Nah, he’ll (Tommy) be headlining now forever. I’d like to see him fight a rematch with Jake Paul and fight Logan, his brother.”
Thanks to his win former Love Island star Tommy improved to a 9-0 boxing record.
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He has been spotted back in the UK relaxing with girlfriend Molly Mae.
Fury missed out on a £4million bonus after refusing to sign a double-or-nothing deal ahead of the fight.
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