November 07, (THEWILL) – Barcelona demonstrated their attacking excellence with a commanding 5-2 victory against Red Star Belgrade in Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League fixture, continuing their impressive European campaign.
Robert Lewandowski reached 98 UCL goals with his double strike, while Inigo Martinez, Raphinha, and Fermin Lopez contributed to the rout. The Spanish giants maintained their position near the summit of their group table with this comprehensive win in Serbia.
The match began with Martinez heading in from Raphinha’s free-kick after 13 minutes. Though Silas equalised for the hosts, Barcelona regained control through Lewandowski’s first-half finish. The Polish forward added another after the break, with Raphinha and Lopez completing the scoring, while Milson netted a late consolation for Belgrade.
Hansi Flick’s team has now recorded seven consecutive victories across all competitions, scoring at least three goals in each match. The only concern for Barcelona emerged when 17-year-old defender Pau Cubarsi left the field with an eye injury following a high boot challenge.
Jules Kounde provided three assists throughout the match, exemplifying Barcelona’s attacking fluidity. The Catalans have now scored five goals in four separate matches this season, a testament to their offensive capabilities under Flick’s management.
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