Benitez: The pressure is on Athletic Bilbao

Benitez's men were indebted to Gonzalo Higuain's second-half equaliser in last week's first leg, the Argentinian cancelling out Iker Muniain's opener as the game in Naples ended 1-1.

That result means Napoli must score at Stadio San Mames if they are to progress to the first-round proper, but Benitez believes Athletic's long wait for Champions League football could weigh heavily on their minds.

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