Barcelona delivered an impressive performance, defeating Young Boys 5-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday night, marking their first victory in this season’s competition.
Robert Lewandowski scored twice, while Raphinha and Inigo Martinez also contributed to the scoreline, propelling Barcelona to a 4-0 lead before the 60-minute mark. A late own goal from Young Boys rounded off the night for the Catalan side.
Key moments from the match were highlighted by analysts, noting the perfect execution of Barcelona’s first goal. Marc Casado’s pass allowed Ferran Torres to set up Lamine Yamal, who then passed to Raphinha. He delivered a cross-shot that Lewandowski tapped in at the back post, showcasing excellent team play with five players contributing to the goal.
Raphinha, who had a strong start to the season, played a vital role in Barcelona’s second goal. After receiving a corner, he was perfectly positioned to score from close range, increasing his tally to six goals and four assists in just ten matches. Under new manager Hansi Flick, Raphinha’s confidence has surged, and he wore the captain’s armband in this match.
Lewandowski continued to demonstrate his exceptional scoring ability, netting twice to bring his tally to ten goals for the season. His goals underscored his instinctive poaching skills, making him one of only two players to score ten or more Champions League goals for three different clubs, joining Cristiano Ronaldo.
Inigo Martinez marked his first goal for Barcelona with a well-placed header from a Pedri cross. He has been a consistent presence in the lineup, becoming an integral part of the team’s defense this season after overcoming challenges due to injuries and competition for starting spots.
As they look ahead, Barcelona’s next match is against Alaves in La Liga on October 6.