Video: Frenkie de Jong scores fantastic goal for Barcelona vs Napoli
Barcelona got off to a perfect start to the game against Napoli as they took an early lead. Jordi Alba capitalized on a great counterattack before Frenkie de Jong extended the lead with a beautiful goal from outside the box.
Barcelona couldn't have asked for a better start to the game. Xavi Hernandez's men put themselves in front early against Napoli in 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.
Martin O'Donnell is a sports writer for Bolavip US covering soccer, NFL, and NBA. Since February 2021, he brings live coverage from Conmebol, Concacaf, and UEFA action during international breaks. Occassionally, he may also write about other sports including MLB, boxing, tennis, or Formula 1. Holder of a bachelor's degree in Communication, Martin has combined his passion for sports and journalism by working as a bilingual digital content writer for different media outlets in English and Spanish.