Still reigning supreme in Italy, Serie A leaders Napoli aim to secure a spot in the Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday, when they host Eintracht Frankfurt at Stadio Maradona.

Following a 2-0 win in Germany, the Scudetto favourites start the second leg of their last-16 tie in the driving seat, but their visitors can draw upon last year’s Europa League heroics for inspiration.

Key battle: After scoring a ‘Maradona-like goal’ against Atalanta, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia now averages a direct goal contribution per game this season (G13, A15).

Trying to keep him out will be Frankfurt shot stopper Kevin Trapp, who has seen only two keepers still in the UCL make more than his 22 saves.

Hot stat: Napoli’s UCL matches average four goals per game this season – the second-highest among teams remaining in the competition

Napoli Champions League form:

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Eintracht Frankfurt Champions League form:

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Napoli possible starting lineup:

Meret; Di Lorenzo, Kim, Rrahmani, Rui; Anguissa, Lobotka, Zielinski; Politano, Osimhen, Kvaratskhelia

Eintracht Frankfurt possible starting lineup:

Trapp; Tuta, Hasebe, Ndicka; Buta, Sow, Rode, Max; Kamada, Gotze; Borre

Napoli 1-1 Eintracht Frankfurt (Napoli win 3-1 on aggregate)

Eintracht have built an impressive European record under Oliver Glasner and are not afraid to take the initiative away from home, yet they now face one of their sternest tests of the season. Napoli’s record at Stadio Maradona is truly formidable, and the home side can seal a place in the quarter-final draw, even without reaching top gear.