Kolkata:- From the first half of the game, Serbia club was under attack. From the start against Barcelona, the Belgrade team controlled the defense department. Coach Hansi Flick made several changes to Barcelona’s squad, with several players rested after two tough maps against Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. Left-back Martin made his Champions League debut and captain Fraianki de Jong returned to the side.
From the first half of the game, Barcelona attacked momentarily from the two-day wing. Lamin from Kunde and Pedri’s magic in midfield put the opposition on the backfoot. The first goal came 11 minutes into the game as veteran defender Inigo Martinez scored his Champions League debut in the Catalan camp. The Spanish club could not keep the Brazilian star Rafinha’s goal for long. Barcelona have been playing uphill in every match which has resulted in the opponents being oxidized many times, but after the arrival of new player Martin, the offside manipulation was caught, but after 27 minutes, Belgrade’s team equalized with an excellent finish. The Spanish star headed the ball into the net after Silas’ goal equalized.
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However, Barcelona got multiple opportunities, but their strikers could not find those opportunities. Barca took the lead after 42 minutes with a refined long-range shot just off the opponent’s goal post, scored by Polish striker Robert Lewandowski. After several chances and a great performance from both sides, the first half ended. The second half was a different rhythm as Barcelona scored two goals in three minutes. Champions League top scorer Rafinha scored a long-range shot after Robert Lewandowski’s goal in the 52nd minute and right-back Kunde’s extension in the 55th minute.
Barcelona’s attacking department was unstoppable after four goals. Today was a great day for Barcelona right-back Kunde, who scored a hat-trick of assists. 19-year-old Fermin Lopez scored the fifth goal for Barcelona after seventy-six minutes.
A big blow to the Barca camp in the middle of a great run of form is 17-year-old defensive player Pau Kubrasi who is out due to injury. Although the injury is not serious, he may miss the next La Liga match, which worries the Barcelona camp.
