UCL: Osimhen Struggles As Napoli Fall To Barcelona, Arsenal Beat Porto On Penalties

Victor Osimhen was not at his best as Napoli were eliminated from the UEFA Champions League following a 3-1 defeat to Barcelona.

The Blaugurana won the Round of 16 contest 4-2 on aggregate.

Osimhen was in action for 90 minutes in the thrilling encounter.

Fermin Martin gave Barcelona the lead from a counter attack in the 15th minute.

The hosts doubled their advantage two minutes later through Joao Cancelo.

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Napoli fought back with Amir Rrahmani reducing the deficit on the half hour mark following a Matteo Politano’s assist.

Robert Lewandowski sealed Barcelona’s place in the quarter-finals by netting the goal third seven minutes from time.

At the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal booked their place in last eight following a 4-2 penalty shootout victory over FC Porto.

Leandro Trossard gave Arsenal the lead four minutes before the break.

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