The exploits of Patrick Rahmen’s men against Galatasaray in the play-offs seem a long way off. After a 3-0 loss at home against Aston Villa, YB took a lesson on Barça’s pitch.
A goal from Robert Lewandowski in the 8th minute of play transformed an already complicated task into an almost impossible mission. Prodigy Lamine Yamal was behind a move that was far too quick for the Bernese rearguard, and Lewandowski only had to push the ball into the back of Marvin Keller’s net after a strike that was a little too uncrossed from Raphinha.
The reigning Swiss champions had an opportunity to equalize, at the half-hour mark, but Ebrima Colley, who inherited the leather in an ideal position, failed to target his attempt. As a punishment, the Blaugrana then flew away in the space of three minutes thanks to two goals scored from set pieces (34th, 37th).
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Returning from the locker room, Lewandowski scored his personal double from a corner (51st), taking advantage of a much too timid marking from Young Boys. An autogoal from Mohamed Ali Camara (81st) ended the complicated evening for the Bernese.
With 0 points in two matches and no goals scored, Young Boys are bottom of the Champions League. To hope to maintain hope of competing in the play-offs to reach the round of 16, YB will have to collect points. It will still be difficult against Inter Milan, who will travel to Wankdorf on Wednesday October 23.
