Barcelona delivered a dominant 5-2 win over Crvena Zvezda in their Champions League encounter, powered by standout performances from Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, and Jules Kounde. Raphinha’s creativity and assists shone as he contributed two assists and scored a spectacular goal, while Lewandowski netted twice, bringing his Champions League tally close to 100. Kounde, excelling on the right flank, provided three assists, including one for Lewandowski’s second goal and another for Fermin Lopez’s late strike.
Barcelona took an early lead when Iñigo Martinez headed home from a Raphinha free kick, only for Crvena Zvezda’s Silas to equalize after breaking through Barcelona’s high line. Lewandowski regained the lead just before halftime, capitalizing on a Raphinha strike, and soon after the break, added his second with a close-range finish from a Kounde cross. Raphinha and Lopez then extended Barcelona’s lead, sealing the game despite a late goal from Milson for the home side.
This victory, Barcelona’s sixth consecutive across all competitions, marks their highest goal count in the Champions League, totaling 15 goals in four games. Barcelona, now with nine points, sits comfortably in sixth place in the Champions League standings, while Crvena Zvezda remains without points and lingers near the bottom.
Lewandowski’s resurgence under manager Hansi Flick has reinvigorated Barca’s attack, while Kounde and Raphinha’s creative play continues to provide ample scoring opportunities for the Polish striker. “We’re doing very well, and it’s showing on the field,” remarked Martinez, expressing optimism about Barcelona’s potential this season.
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