In a thrilling encounter, Barcelona secured a 4-2 victory against Slavia Prague in the UEFA Champions League. This match was crucial as both teams vied for a favorable position in the league standings.
Match Overview
Barcelona exhibited resilience after falling behind early in the match. Slavia Prague scored first when Vasil Kusej netted from a corner delivered by Tomas Holes. This goal marked the end of the host’s five-game drought in the competition.
Barcelona Responds
Barcelona equalized before the half-hour mark. Raphinha assisted Frenkie de Jong, who set up Fermin Lopez. Lopez struck brilliantly, scoring his first of two goals in the match.
- Lopez’s second goal came shortly after, showcasing his skill by curling the ball into the corner.
- This performance marked his contribution to seven goals over six games.
Historic Achievement
Fermin Lopez made history by becoming only the second Spanish player from Barcelona to achieve this milestone in the UEFA Champions League. The first was Luis Enrique during the 1999/2000 season.
Back-and-Forth Action
Despite taking a lead, Barcelona’s advantage was short-lived. Robert Lewandowski inadvertently scored an own goal, leveling the score before halftime.
After the break, De Jong appeared to have restored the lead, but his goal was disallowed for offside.
Clutch Goals
Dani Olmo then put Barcelona ahead again with a powerful shot from the edge of the area. Lewandowski wrapped up the match by lifting the ball over the Slavia Prague goalkeeper, redeeming himself after his earlier mistake.
Current Standings
Despite this victory, Barcelona currently sits in ninth place in the group standings. They are just one position behind the last automatic qualification spot for the knockout stage.
