The final match of the Champions League group stage features Chelsea facing Napoli. Chelsea has already secured a spot in the knockout rounds. However, a win today could elevate them into the top eight, allowing them to skip the initial knockout round. This incentive led manager Liam Rosenior to field a robust lineup, while Napoli’s Antonio Conte contends with various injuries in hopes of avoiding elimination.
Champions League Lineups and Match Details
Starting Lineups
Here are the starting teams for both clubs:
- Napoli: Meret, Buongiorno, Juan Jesus, McTominay, Olivera, Hojlund, Elmas, Di Lorenz (c), Vergara, Spinazzola, Lobotka.
- Substitutes: Contini, Spinelli, Gutierrez, Lukaku, Beukema, De Chiara, Garofalo.
- Chelsea (4-2-3-1 formation): Sánchez, Cucurella, Fofana, James (c), Gusto, Santos, Caicedo, Neto, Enzo, Estêvão, João Pedro.
- Substitutes: Jorgensen, Merrick, Acheampong, Badiashile, Chalobah, Hato, Palmer, Gittens, Garnacho, George, Delap, Guiu.
Match Information
- Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
- Time: 20:00 GMT | 15:00 EST | 01:30 IST (next day)
- Venue: Stadio Diego Armando Maradona
- Referee: Clément Turpin (on pitch), Jérôme Brisard (VAR)
Broadcast Information
- UK: TNT Sports 4
- USA: None
- India: None
- Nigeria: SuperSport Football Plus
Streaming Options
- UK: discovery+
- USA: Paramount+
- India: Sony LIV
- Nigeria: DStv Now
This decisive clash promises exciting gameplay as both teams aim for a vital victory in this Champions League encounter.
