Napoli performance is not like last season, since Spalletti left Napoli has experienced a decline in performance making it difficult to maintain the consistency of their game. It is difficult for Napoli to stop Real Madrid with their current performance, even though Real Madrid have just been beaten by Atletico in La Liga, Real Madrid will still be the favorite despite their status as the visiting team.
Real Madrid always looks different when playing in the UCL, their performance is much better than when playing in La Liga. Real Madrid's DNA in the UCL is very strong, they play more solidly and often make their opponents collapse even though they are experiencing a crisis of top players in the striker position.
Napoli also ended the match with a draw in the domestic league last week, even though they only faced a mid-table club that was not much more dominant in terms of quality and not much better than Napoli. The Champions League has a different feel and Napoli will face a strong team that has been mentally tested in the competition, it will be quite difficult for Rudi Garcia to contain Real Madrid even though they come as guests at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium.
Real Madrid is still the favorite in this match because overall they are more favored, but Ancelotti also has to be wary of surprises that will occur, even though Real Madrid has experience when visiting their opponent's headquarters. Real Madrid must be careful because Napoli is playing at home so the enthusiasm of the crowd can be the difference in a match.