Real Hardcore Fans Set to Light up Naples, Milan as Porto, Barca Visit
Heineken’s “Cheers to The Real Hardcore Fans” campaign has been a smash hit since its launch, adding another layer of excitement to the UEFA Champions League football.
As action resumes this week in the Champions League, spotlight will shine on four venues where crucial battles will hold with “Real Hardcore Fans” set to collide.
Italy will be at the centre stage with two intriguing fixtures in Milan and Naples.
Serie A leaders, Inter Milan, will hope for the best at home against familiar foes Atletico Madrid, while Napoli face fellow strugglers and former champions, FC Barcelona in Naples.
Inter and Atletico will showcase their traditionally strong defences against potent attacks. Inter’s Lautaro Martínez and Marcus Thuram have combined for 35 goals, while Atletico’s Álvaro Morata and Antoine Griezmann boast 37.
But beyond goals, the roar of the fans will be defining. Can Inter’s passionate Curva Nord outshout Atletico’s boisterous support?
Both Napoli and Barcelona face domestic struggles, making the Champions League their last place to make impacts this season.
Napoli’s “Partenopei” are known for their fiery chants and unwavering belief inside the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium.
With Victor Osimhen now back and fully settled after AFCON 2023 duties with Nigeria, Napoli now have an extra option up front.
Fuelled by the passion of their “Real Hardcore Fans”, Napoli should take a crucial step towards progressing into the quarter-final.
As for Arsenal who have been on a scoring spree, they face a tough test in Portugal against Porto’s passionate “Dragões.”
“Gunners” are renowned for their vocal support both home and away, and overcoming the intimidating atmosphere in Porto will prove their “Real Hardcore Fans” status.
The PSV and Dortmund clash also promises to be a nail-biting experience.
TODAY
Inter v Atletico
PSV v Dortmund
WEDNESDAY
FC Porto v Arsenal
Napoli v Barcelona
