Barcelona's Incredible Victory Over Crvena Zvezda in the Champions League

The football world was stunned when Barcelona trounced Crvena Zvezda after a challenging start in the Champions League.

Unexpected developments in the Champions League: few anticipated Crvena Zvezda, having lost its previous three matches, could challenge Barcelona. The Spanish club toyed with the visitors like a cat with a mouse before securing an impressive victory.

Despite faltering in defense, the visitors allowed Silas to equalize. However, Lewandowski put Barcelona ahead again before the break. Possibly wishing to settle the match early in the second half, the coach of the Catalans made several changes to give key players a rest, soon achieving a 4:1 score in their favor.

It took just ten minutes in the second half to confirm their dominance, prompting multiple substitutions. The final five goals against the Serbs were merely a fraction of the numerous opportunities created. It's worth noting that Lewandowski, striving for a hat-trick, also stepped back. His two goals were accompanied by two assists and a goal by Raphinha, along with three precise passes from Kounde.

Crvena Zvezda – Barcelona 2:5 (1:2). Goals scored by: Martinez In., 13 (0:1); Silas, 27 (1:1); Lewandowski R., 43 (1:2); Lewandowski R., 53 (1:3); Raphinha, 55 (1:4); Fermin, 76 (1:5); Milson, 84 (2:5).

Crvena Zvezda: Ilic Ma.; Djiga; Rodic (Milson, 59); Sel Yun Vu; Spaic; Krunic; Elshnik; Kanga (Dalsu, 72); Maksimovic An. (Ilic L., 72); Ndiaye (Katai, 82); Silas (Prutsev E., 82). Substitutes: Gutesha; Drashkich; Drkushich; Lekovich. Warnings: Ndiaye 61; Spaic 64.

Barcelona: Pena I.; Kubarsi (Dominguez C., 67); Kounde; Martin; Martinez In.; de Jong F. (Gavi, 67); Casado M.; Raphinha (Fermin, 58); Yamal; Lewandowski R. (Pau Victor, 78); Pedri (Olmo, 58). Substitutes: Astralaga; Szczesny; Balde Al.; Fort G.; Torre P.; Fati An.