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Real Madrid welcomes red-hot Napoli to the Iberian Peninsula on Wednesday in the Champions League round of 16 first leg. Here’s everything you need to know and our live blog.

When: Wednesday at 2:45 p.m. ET
Where: Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid
TV: FS2 and ESPN Deportes
Stream: Fox Sports Go and WatchESPN

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What’s at stake: A first-leg advantage in the round of 16.

Key statistic: Real Madrid has won the Champions League 11 times, more than any club. The team also won last year’s edition, beating Atletico Madrid in the final in penalty kicks.

Player to watch: Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas. Napoli is a creative team that can really attack. The Italians will get their chances, so can the Costa Rica step up big?

Form:

Real Madrid: WWDWL
Napoli: WWDWW

Odds:

Real Madrid 3/5 to win
Draw 100/30
Napoli 4/1 to win

Prediction: Real Madrid is simply stronger, but with Gareth Bale out injured and Cristiano Ronaldo a little knocked up, can someone else produce in attack against a formidable defense of Napoli? Karim Benzema stars. Real Madrid 2, Napoli 0.

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