article_snippet.sent: Gonzalo Higuain and Marek Hamsik put the visitors firmly in control as Rafa Benitez's side struck twice in the opening 45 minutes before the Slovakian midfielder added a third after the break.
article_snippet.sent: Marek Hamsik celebrates with team-mates after making it 3-0 to Napoli in the first leg of the quarter-final .
article_snippet.sent: Higuain 15, Hamsik 23, 64, Gabbiadini 76 .
article_snippet.sent: Dries Mertens checked back on to Dries Mertens right foot from wide on the left and delivered an inch-perfect ball over the top for Higuain, who was just onside.
article_snippet.sent: Higuain gave Napoli the lead with a smart finish via the outside Higuain foot after 15 minutes .
article_snippet.sent: Hamsik doubled the Italians lead midway through the first half to put the Italians firmly in control .
article_snippet.sent: Hamsik Napoli celebrates in front of the travelling supporters after finishing off a fine move .
article_snippet.sent: Higuain wheels away in celebration after opening the scoring at the Volkswagen Arena .
article_snippet.sent: Faouzi Ghoulam high fives teammate Higuain after removing Higuain shirt and shorts after the match .
highlights_snippet.sent: Gonzalo Higuain gave visitors the lead after 15 minutes with a smart finish .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Marek Hamsik doubled lead on 23 minutes, Gonzalo Higuain the provider .
  