Date: 05-04-1989
Stage: semi-final
Place: NAPOLI
Running time: 102 min.
Colour: PAL
Quality: HD 1080p 50fps (8,5)
Commentary: italian
My rating: ***
Notes: Maradona, Alemao, Careca, Carnevale, Augenthaler, Thon, Ekstroem
MATCH SUMMARY
Wednesday, 5 April 1989 – 20:30
Stadio San Paolo, Naples
Attendance: 80,000
Weather: clear
NAPOLI
Giuliani
Renica
Fusi
Ferrara
Corradini
Francini
De Napoli
Alemao
Maradona
Carnevale
Careca
Coach: Ottavio Bianchi
81′ ↓Maradona ↑Carannante
BAYERN MUNICH
Aumann
Reuter
Johnsen
Augenthaler
Thon
Nachtweih
Kogl
Flick
Dorfner
Ekström
Wohlfarth
Coach: Jupp Heynckes
77′ ↓Ekström ↑Eck
81′ ↓Johnsen ↑Grahammer
Referee: Michel Vautrot (France)
Goals: 41′ Careca (NAP), 60′ Carnevale (NAP)
Match overview
Napoli secured a crucial 2–0 victory over Bayern Munich in the first leg of the UEFA Cup semi-finals. Careca opened the scoring in the 41st minute, capitalizing on a precise pass from Maradona. In the 60th minute, Carnevale doubled the lead with a header from a Maradona cross, giving Napoli a significant advantage ahead of the return leg.
The match was characterized by Napoli’s tactical discipline and effective counter-attacks, while Bayern struggled to break down the Italian defense.
With this result, Napoli took a significant step towards reaching their first European final.
Trivia
This match is remembered for Maradona’s iconic warm-up routine to the tune of “Live is Life” by Opus, showcasing his exceptional ball control and charisma, which became a symbol of his genius.
