It's interesting to see the journey from Napoli in 2 different competitions, Serie A and the Champions League. With them doing well in Serie A and even some time away from claiming the title, in the Champions League they did well and so we can see them in this stage now. They are one club that cannot be underestimated now. Even though there are other clubs that are more favourites, with what Napoli is showing now they are a club that will surprise many people. They are now a solid team, it is their capital to talk more in the Champions League this season.
It's safe to say Napoli will seal the Serie A title this season, but I really hope Milan can complete their difficult mission against Napoli in the quarter-finals. In the end I agree that Milan are not the favorites for the semi-finals, but at least I don't expect Milan to become a hotbed for Napoli's goals at their current level.
It's not easy to guess who will qualify even though Napoli are the best Serie A team at this stage. Stefano Pioli is responsible for the team's performance and the preparation of the right strategy even though Milan are down in their last 3 matches in Serie A. The first leg will be held at home to Milan, this must be maximized so that the plan runs smoothly.
Interestingly AC Milan and Napoli will compete in Serie A 10 days before their match in the Champions League. This will be a match that will at least describe them in the Champions League match later. Indeed, on the Champions League stage, we cannot deny AC Milan's experience, but their opponents now are from Serie A, who certainly know very well how their game looks. For now it's not wrong for us to say that Napoli is ahead of AC Milan in the Champions League.
But to go to the semi-finals, Manchester City must beat Bayern Munich. But as I said it is not so easy. Bayan Munich is not a team to lose so easily. But Bayer Munich have a chance against Manchester City. Because of the attacking game they have played so far, they can expect a win against Manchester City. But I prefer Bayern Munich against Manchester City.
Of course for any of the teams to progress to the semifinal they have to win the tie on aggregate. Imo, the game is fairly even, the two sides are world class teams, with very passionate managers who are obsessed with winning. It is a 50/50 game, no team looks to be favorite and no one is definitely an underdog, but personally i support City to go on and defeat Bayern Munich, they are my pick to win the CL this season, and that's exactly why i am backing them strongly in this game and also to go all the way.
I agree now the chances of Bayern Munich and Manchester City are 50/50. We know their strengths and it's a very difficult assessment for me to say who will go to the semifinals. Pep Guardiola is no stranger to Bayern Munich, because he is a former coach who has coached the German club, he probably doesn't have to grope anymore when he meets a German club. Now Bayern Munich is in the hands of a new coach and that makes the job not easy, because he has to adapt first, and the question is whether he can quickly understand Bayern Munich or vice versa.