Arsenal prepares to face Napoli in Champions League group stage opener

Arsenal travels to the Maradona Stadium today for an opening Champions League match against Napoli. Defender Riccardo Calafiori returns to Italy for the fixture and expressed anticipation for the environment in Naples. The Gunners enter the match following a strong start to their domestic season. This European campaign marks an opportunity for the club to return to the final after losing to PSG on penalties in the championship game last season. The match serves as the first test in a demanding ten-day period for the team, which includes four away fixtures across three competitions. Both squads are looking to establish early momentum in the tournament as group play gets underway.

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