Barcelona's not a team you'd expect to see in the Europa League, but a third-place finish in the Champions League group stage sees the La Liga giant in the knockout round playoffs.
However, despite the secondary standing of the Europa League versus the Champions League, don't expect Barca to phone it in when facing Napoli over the next two weeks.
"It's an opportunity," Barcelona manager Xavi said. "The main objective for the season is to get into the Champions League for next year, and there are two ways: finish in the top four in the league or win the Europa League. It is European competition, and we need the fans. We are expecting a great tie, and we want to go as far as possible."
Standing in Barca's way is Napoli, which is in fine form, having won four of its last five Serie A games.
"In the Europa League, I don't see us as favourites but as candidates, but we have had a very tough draw," Xavi said. "Napoli are a top side, and it could easily be a Champions League tie. As well, we have to play the second leg away from home. They can dominate the game and are tough opponents."
Here's everything you need to know about Thursday's match, including broadcast info and kick-off time:
Barcelona vs. Napoli: What time is kick-off?
- Date: Thursday, February 17
- Time: 12:45 p.m. ET
The match kicks off at 12:45 p.m. ET at Camp Nou in Barcelona.
How to watch Barcelona vs. Napoli: TV channel, live stream in Canada
- Live stream: DAZN
Like all Europa League matches, Barcelona vs. Napoli is available exclusively on DAZN in Canada.
DAZN is not a linear channel but is a global live sports streaming service. It has the streaming rights for the Europa League for the 2021-22 season.
How much does Inter vs. Liverpool cost on DAZN?
- Monthly subscription: $20 CAD
- Annual subscription: $150 CAD
A monthly subscription to DAZN is $20 CAD, and an annual subscription is $150 CAD.
The subscription gives users access to all live and on-demand Europa League content, as well as DAZN's additional programming, which includes other major European soccer leagues (Premier League, Champions League, UEFA Women's Champions League) as well as other live sports.
For current subscribers, Europa League matches are already included in the cost of a subscription.
What devices are supported on DAZN?
DAZN is available on web browsers at DAZN.com and also has apps available for all of the following TV and streaming devices:
| iPhone, iPad | Amazon Fire TV | Playstation 4 |
| Android phones, tablets | Amazon Fire TV Stick | Playstation 5 |
| Amazon Fire tablet | Android TV | XBox One |
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