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Italian Football Is In a Hole, And Roma and Napoli Have To Dig Them Out Tonight

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Italian football is absolutely reeling after all four of its teams went down last week in the Champions League, and tonight, Roma and Napoli are on the hook to turn things around. This isn’t just another Tuesday, it’s a critical moment for the league, with both matches kicking off at 20.00 UK time (21.00 CEST).

Roma Blew It Once, Can’t Do It Again

You can’t make this stuff up: Roma absolutely fumbled a 3-1 lead against Real Madrid, ending up losing 4-3. Talk about a gut punch! Tonight, they are desperately seeking their first win of the campaign against Slovan Bratislava. If they drop points here, the pressure is just going to keep building.

Napoli’s Season Is Already On The Line Against ‘Giant-Killers’

It’s been a rough start, to say the least. Napoli has lost both of their Champions League games so far and they are struggling in Serie A too. Now they welcome Bodo/Glimt, a team that has already earned the nickname “giant-killers.” This isn’t just a tough match; it’s a make or break for Napoli’s European hopes.

Tonight isn’t just about three points for these clubs. It’s about getting Italian football back on track in the Champions League and showing some fight. It’s go time.

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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.

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