Barcelona Triumphs Over Red Star Belgrade with an Impressive 5-2 Victory
Barcelona showcased their offensive firepower once again with a thrilling 5-2 win over Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League group stage. The game, held in Belgrade, saw Barcelona's dynamic play led by manager Hansi Flick, putting the Catalan club into a strong position among the top eight in the tournament.
The match started with intensity from both sides. Early in the first half, Barcelona’s Íñigo Martínez opened the scoring with a well-executed header, showing the team’s readiness to capitalize on set-pieces. Red Star briefly managed to level the game with a goal by Silas Wamangituka Fundu, but Barcelona's relentless pace quickly proved too much for the Serbian side to contain. Before the break, Robert Lewandowski found the back of the net, marking his 99th career goal in the Champions League and re-establishing Barcelona's lead.
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The second half was even more spectacular. Lewandowski scored again shortly after play resumed, sealing his status as one of the Champions League's elite goal-scorers. Barcelona maintained control of the match with seamless teamwork and pinpoint passing. Raphinha, who played with an aggressive attacking mindset, added another goal just minutes later, bringing the score to 4-1. Barcelona’s young star Fermín López capped the scoring frenzy with a well-taken goal, courtesy of yet another assist from Jules Koundé, who ended the night with an impressive three assists. Red Star managed to pull one goal back with a beautiful shot from Milson, but it wasn’t enough to threaten Barcelona’s commanding lead.
A standout performance came from Frenkie de Jong, who returned to the starting lineup after nearly 200 days away due to an ankle injury. De Jong dictated the pace from midfield, displaying a near-perfect passing accuracy of 98.3%. Barcelona's dominance was evident with 70% possession and 18 shots compared to Red Star's zero attempts on target. Flick’s defensive adjustments allowed Barcelona to press effectively, stifling Red Star's build-up and maintaining control of the midfield.
Despite a few lapses in intensity, which Flick and Martínez noted post-game, Barcelona executed their game plan with precision. This win positions them solidly within the top ranks of the Champions League standings and demonstrates the team’s continued improvement under Flick’s guidance. With 28 goals in their last seven matches, Barcelona's form is peaking at a crucial point in the season, and they are undoubtedly a team to watch as the tournament progresses.
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