Genk face Napoli at Luminus Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 2. Here’s all the info you need to watch.
The Champions League returns on Wednesday with the second game in the group stage. In Group E, Genk host Napoli at Luminus Arena. Genk are at the bottom of Group E after losing their first game of the tournament 6-2 against Red Bull Salzburg. Napoli won their first game of the tournament, beating last year’s champions Liverpool 2-0.
Belgian champions Genk have got off to a slow start in their title defense. The Smurfs are sixth in the Jupiler Pro League following three losses in their first nine games. Genk’s defensive liabilities were exposed in their first game against Salzburg. Against one of the better-attacking clubs in Europe, manager Felice Mazzu will likely be extremely conservative. If they decide to open the game up more and become more offensive, they will try to get the ball to Mbwana Samatta. The Tanzania striker leads the team with six goals this season and had a goal and an assist in their first game of the tournament.
Napoli are again chasing Juventus in the Serie A table. The Donkeys have finished second behind Juventus in three of the past four seasons. This season looks like Napoli will be again chasing the defending champions. Napoli have got off to a bit of a slow start, picking up 12 points in their first six games. Despite losing two games, the Donkeys remain among the highest-scoring clubs in Italy. Napoli are averaging 2.5 goals per game. Dries Mertens leads the club with five goals this season and scored the winning goal against Liverpool. Mertens will likely start in the front two along with Arkadiusz Milik.
The Champions League match between Genk and Napoli will be broadcast live online. Live streaming is available on B/R Live, which you can access with your cable or satellite subscription, either online or through their app.
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 2
Start Time: 12:55 p.m. ET
Location: Genk, Belgium
Stadium: Luminus Arena
TV info: Online only
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Genk and Napoli have never played against each other before. However, Genk have been successful against Italian clubs, picking up seven points in four games.