Napoli vs Frankfurt final score, result (Champions League): Easy Victor-y powers

When the lopsided Serie A leaders strolled to a 5-0 aggregate victory over Europa League champion Eintracht Frankfurt, Napoli advanced to the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League (UCL) for the first time in their history.

Napoli vs Frankfurt Highlights

Although there was conflict in the city between hooligan organizations and local police forces, the Eagles realized they would have to overcome Frankfurt in Naples without the help of their fans inside the stadium. Their mission was challenging because the 2022 Europa League champions needed a three-goal victory to advance to the round of eight. Only once since 2013 has Napoli lost by this margin at home, and they made their intentions known right away when Matteo Politano put Kevin Trapp to the test in the first minute.

When the game began, Trapp had already made 22 stops for the match, and he got right back to work, stopping the unstoppable Khvicha Kvaratskhelia after one of her signature runs through the middle of the defense. Before halftime, the Georgian would be denied once more, but Frankfurt's fortitude would ultimately crumble in first-half stoppage time. Victor Osimhen was unmarked when Politano's right-wing cross reached him, and he easily headed the ball past a helpless Trapp to become the first Napoli player to score in both halves of a UCL quarterfinal match.

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Napoli vs Frankfurt Highlights

Napoli vs Frankfurt Summary

After HT, the Partenopei had a three-goal aggregate advantage, effectively ending the match. Osimhen doubled his team's lead within 10 minutes of the restart, making it much easier for them to go to the quarterfinals. Giovanni di Lorenzo was inserted by Politano after yet another wonderful build-up play, and the Napoli captain hammered the ball across goal to the Nigerian striker at the back post for a tap-in.

Napoli vs Frankfurt Summary

Oliver Glasner's team's bad night took a turn for the worst when Djibril Sow was penalized for tripping Piotr Zieliski inside the penalty area. Osimhen was on a hat-trick, but Zieliski stepped up to score from 12 yards and put the cherry on top of a great night in Napoli's history despite having a hat-trick of his own.

Flashscore Man of the Match: Victor Osimhen (Napoli)

Napoli vs Frankfurt final score

Goals

• (45+2') 1 - 0 Osimhen - NAP
• (53') 2 - 0 Osimhen - NAP
• (64') 3 - 0 Zielinski P. - NAP

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