In a boiling atmosphere, the FC Barcelona won during the 4th day of the single group of the Champions League, Wednesday evening. Goals ofIñigo Martinez, Lewandowski (2), Raphinha et Fermin Lopez (and three assists from Jules Koundé) allowed the Blaugrana to take three points despite Silas's equalizer after half an hour of play. Milson also reduced the score at the end of the match for the locals (2-5). The Catalans remain three points behind leader Liverpool and are getting closer to direct qualification for the round of 16 of the competition.
Iñigo Martinez leads the way
The men of Hansi Flick quickly take over the game. Lamine Yamal gets the first opportunity but the goalkeeper, Ilic, goes down well (8th). The Catalans opened the scoring with a header, thanks to Iñigo Martinez at the far post, on a long free kick from Raphinha (0-1, 13e).
Silas equalizes
Five minutes later, the Brazilian attempted a direct corner but his attempt was blocked by the post! (19th). Before the half-hour mark, Silas, who had gone to the edge of offside following a ball from Ndiaye, placed a dive over Iñaki Peña to equalize on the first local shot (1-1, 27th).
'Lewy' sees double, Raphinha and Fermin thank Koundé
Before the break, Pedro put back indent for Raphinhawell placed at 20 meters. The Brazilian's shot hits the post but the leather returns to the feet of Robert Lewandowskiwho scores closely. This is his 4th goal in 4 matches in the competition (1-2, 43rd). Before the hour mark, Barça accelerated, notably thanks to an excellent Jules Koundéauthor of three assists, in quick succession. First of all on a strong cross towards Robert Lewandowski, who scores at the far post and scores a double (1-3, 53rd). Then towards Raphinhafound at 16.50 meters, before placing an unstoppable powerful strike (1-4, 55th). Finally, the Frenchman serves Fermin Lopezwho scores the 5th goal of the evening (1-5, 76th).
Milson reduces the score with a nice curling shot which surprises Iñaki Peña at the end of the match. But mass was said (84th).
Dani Olmo, Fermin Lopez et Gavi come into play in order to rotate the squad. After the hour of play, Pau Cubarsi is hit in the face on a high foot and must give way to Dominguez.
With 9 points in 4 days, FC Barcelona is getting closer to qualifying for the next round, before hosting Brest on November 24. Force Barça!
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