Napoli came out determined to prove that they can be a factor in the Champions League and they did just that.

Marek Hamsik got things off to a roaring start as he found himself all alone and waiting for a cross from Ezequiel Lavezzi. The cross came and Hamsik did not disappoint as he volleyed a shot to the left hand post.

Napoli didn't sit back and rest on their first goal. Lavezzi remained on the attack and pushed the ball into the penalty area and was fouled by Gonzalo. They were awarded a penalty and Edinson Cavani scored. That goal came in the 17th minute.

Napoli played tough from there. This is a squad that relies on their counter-attack and it looked brilliant in this match.

Their attack did not result in anymore goals, but it kept Villarreal off-balanced, all match.

Napoli now sits in second place in their group and they are looking solid. Next for Napoli in the Champions League is Bayern Munich on October 18. And the way Napoli looked in this one, you have to like their chances in that match.

Napoli's adept counter-attack matches up with anyone and will, in every match.They are disciplined enough to be patient, and they efficient enough to turn their chances into goals.