Barcelona couldn’t have asked for a better start to the game. Xavi Hernandez‘s men put themselves in front early against Napoliin the return leg of the Europa League to move a step close to the next round.
Los Cules took an early lead through Jordi Alba, who finished off a remarkable counterattack led by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Adama Traore. But it wouldn’t take long for them to score the second of the night.
Only 13 minutes into the first half, Barca made it momentarily 2-0 as Frenkie de Jong sent home a wonderful effort from outside the box. Later, Lorenzo Insigne pulled one back from the spot. Here, check out the video of his amazing goal.
Watch: Frenkie de Jong scores incredible goal for Barca vs Napoli
Often criticized this season, the Dutchman put some critics to rest at the Diego Armando Maradona stadium. Ferran Torres with a backheel pass set up de Jong for a stunning goal in Naples.
Video for US viewers
¡Golazo, golazo, golazo!��
Frenkie de Jong anota el segundo con gun golazo tras un taquito de Ferran ✨
���� Napoli 0-2 Barcelona ����
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Video for Canada viewers
WOW FRENKIE DE JONG �� pic.twitter.com/HZheN6gCSc
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