Summary

  • Simeone volleys in terrific opener before crashing in header minutes later; Ostigard cranes in powerful header for third in second half

  • Rangers still looking for first point in Group A

  • Ibrox side now need to better 4-0 defeat handed out to them by Ajax when they host the Dutch outfit next week to reach Europa League

  • FT: Ajax 0-3 Liverpool

  1. goal

    GOAL Napoli 1-0 Rangerspublished at 11 mins

    Giovanni Simeone

    A classy opening goal for the hosts.

    Giovanni Simeone runs in behind to collect a beautifully whipped cross from skipper Giovanni Di Lorenzo. One touch with his left, then he lashes a right foot strike across Allan McGregor and into the far corner.

    Napoli goal graphicImage source, BBC Sport
  2. Postpublished at 20:11 British Summer Time 26 October 2022

    Napoli 0-0 Rangers

    Kevin Thomson
    Former Rangers midfielder on BT Sport

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    It'll be a difficult night for Ben Davies, he'll really need to concentrate now he's on a booking.

  3. YELLOW CARDpublished at 8 mins

    Napoli 0-0 Rangers

    An early booking for Rangers central defender Ben Davies as he chops down Giacomo Raspadori.

  4. Postpublished at 6 mins

    Napoli 0-0 Rangers

    Tanguy Ndombele absolutely rockets in a cross from the right. Elif Elmas gets his head on it but the ball pings high over the crossbar.

    He might have some ringing in his ears after that...

  5. Postpublished at 4 mins

    Napoli 0-0 Rangers

    The home side get men in the Rangers penalty box for the first time but the referee spots a handball to halt the Napoli momentum.

  6. Postpublished at 20:03 British Summer Time 26 October 2022

    Napoli 0-0 Rangers

    Richard Winton
    BBC Sport Scotland at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona

    It's a back four for Rangers, right enough. And the visitors have started in a composed manner, shuttling the ball about brightly. Napoli seem quite content to watch them do it. For now.

  7. KICK-OFFpublished at 20:01 British Summer Time 26 October 2022

    Napoli 0-0 Rangers

    And away we go.

    Rangers playing in a bright orange kit.

  8. 'Napoli too good'published at 19:58 British Summer Time 26 October 2022

    Napoli v Rangers (20:00)

    Tom English
    BBC Scotland's chief sports writer on BBC Sportsound

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    Napoli are too good. There is too much firepower, too much class. If this is any less than three, I'd be surprised.

  9. Postpublished at 19:57 British Summer Time 26 October 2022

    Napoli v Rangers (20:00)

    The teams are out... Can Rangers put up a fight against a Napoli side that banged in four against Liverpool and put 10 past Ajax over two matches?

  10. 'Feel the noise'published at 19:56 British Summer Time 26 October 2022

    Napoli v Rangers (20:00)

    Richard Winton
    BBC Sport Scotland at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona

    As expected, there are a few gaps around this atmospheric bowl but the noise is still reverberating around. And the boy on the PA is making enough of a din himself for 50,000...

  11. 'If we stay too deep, we are just waiting for the goals'published at 19:54 British Summer Time 26 October 2022

    Napoli v Rangers (20:00)

    Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst tells BT Sport his side must "be brave" in order to keep their European dreams alive.

    "We need to get something out of the game to have a chance to proceed in Europe," he says.

    "It's going to be a difficult game, they are the leaders in the group and one of the best teams in Europe right now and we have to be ready to defend really well but also be brave in the moments that we are trying to create chances. If we stay too deep, we are just waiting for the goals.

    "Every game in the Champions League is tough but Napoli are flying at the moment in this group and in Serie A so it is going to be a big challenge for us tonight."

    On Yilmaz's first European start, he adds: "Ridvan is doing really well, getting stronger and stronger every week and I think he is ready to start games for us."

  12. Postpublished at 19:51 British Summer Time 26 October 2022

    Napoli v Rangers (20:00)

    Rangers have just one victory from 12 previous matches in Italy (D2 L9), winning 3-2 against Livorno in the 2006 Uefa Cup, with goals from Charlie Adam, Kris Boyd and Nacho Novo.

    One of those draws was against Fiorentina, with Rangers prevailing in the penalty shoot-out to reach the 2008 Uefa Cup final.

    Charlie Adam fires Rangers in front away to LivornoImage source, SNS
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    Charlie Adam fires Rangers in front away to Livorno

  13. 'There has to be an upturn in performance'published at 19:46 British Summer Time 26 October 2022

    Napoli v Rangers (20:00)

    Kenny Miller
    Former Rangers striker on BT Sport

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    There's going to be a lot of defending from Rangers and Allan McGregor will need another big night. There has to be an upturn in performance, a bit of trust and bravery amongst the players, they're playing one of the best and most in-form teams in Europe right now.

  14. What happened at Ibrox?published at 19:42 British Summer Time 26 October 2022

    Napoli v Rangers (20:00)

    The only previous meeting between these two was on matchday two, with the Italians winning 3-0 at Ibrox.

    It was a fairly even contest until James Sands was sent off on 55 minutes for conceding the first of three penalties taken by the visitors on the evening.

    Allan McGregor saved twice following a VAR check for encroachment, but was later beaten from the spot by Matteo Politano, while Giacomo Raspadori and Tanguy Ndombele added late goals.

    Matteo Politano swept in the opening goal from the penalty spotImage source, SNS
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    Matteo Politano swept in the opening goal from the penalty spot

  15. 'Ageing squad underperforming'published at 19:39 British Summer Time 26 October 2022

    Napoli v Rangers (20:00)

    Tom English
    BBC Scotland's chief sports writer on BBC Sportsound

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    Rangers are toiling domestically against teams they should be putting away. That is how Van Bronckhorst will be judged. This is an old squad that is underperforming.

  16. 'Watch your step...'published at 19:35 British Summer Time 26 October 2022

    Napoli v Rangers (20:00)

    Richard Winton
    BBC Sport Scotland at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona

    StadiumImage source, BBC Sport

    A street, with a pavement, inside a football stadium. Replete with wee bams chucking stuff over the parapet. Magic.

  17. 'Rangers must be brave in possession'published at 19:32 British Summer Time 26 October 2022

    Napoli v Rangers (20:00)

    Ally McCoist
    Former Rangers striker & manager on BT Sport

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    Rangers, when they have the ball, will need to be comfortable and brave with it. They won't have it a lot so must make the most of it.

  18. Uno, due, tre, quattro... cinque?published at 19:30 British Summer Time 26 October 2022

    Napoli v Rangers (20:00)

    Napoli are aiming to become the first Italian side to win their opening five group games in the Champions League since Juventus in 2004-05.

  19. 'Napoli are the best team in Italy' - Paganinpublished at 19:26 British Summer Time 26 October 2022

    Napoli v Rangers (20:00)

    Former Internazionale defender Massimo Paganin has been talking to BBC Sportsound: "Napoli is doing fantastic things", he said. "17 goals scored, just four conceded.

    "Of all the matches, they suffered a little bit [in Glasgow]. The rhythm of the match could be crucial tonight.

    "At this moment, Napoli make things easy. They have the confidence, so it's not easy to play against them. What Rangers have to do is play at their best.

    "This stadium has seen a lot of great things, and at the moment Napoli are the best team in Italy. You come here knowing that.

    "Napoli have changed a few players, so maybe they will not find each other as easily as normal. Napoli will want to win tonight and stay top of the table - it will not be so easy though."

  20. 'Rangers need almighty performance'published at 19:21 British Summer Time 26 October 2022

    Napoli v Rangers (20:00)

    Kenny Miller
    Former Rangers striker on BT Sport

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    Rangers will have to put in an almighty performance to get something off this Napoli side tonight