Barcelona have been unstoppable in both La Liga and the Champions League. They stand at the top of the table in La Liga, 9 points ahead of Real Madrid, while the Catalan side is only three points behind the Champions League table topper, Liverpool. Since losing to Monaco in their first very match in the UEFA Champions League this season, Barcelona have been unbeaten in their last three games in this competition, maintaining a 100% winning record in those matches.
Last night, the Flick boys humiliated Serbian club Crvena Zvezda away from home. They secured a dominating 5-2 win over Crvena Zvezda and moved to the 6th in the point table.
Match Report
Barca boss Hansi Flick set up the team formation with 4-2-3-1, using Robert Lewandowski in the front on the back of Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, and Pedri. Meanwhile, the Crvena Zvezda manager played his team in a 4-5-1 formation, focusing on midfield more.
However, the match started with Barcelona dominating the home side. They took control of the midfield and attack from the beginning and created tons of chances. As a result, Barcelona did not have to wait long to break the deadlock. Defender Inigo Martinez scored the opener for Barcelona when he converted Raphinha’s free-kick into a goal with a beautiful header in the 13th minute.
But Crvena Zvezda made a strong reaction and found the equalizer as midfielder Silas scored the leveler in the 27th minute. It seemed the Serbian side would surprise Barcelona, but the Flick boys remain confident until the end. It was Robert Lewandowski who put Barcelona ahead again when he scored a goal just before the break.
Coming from the break, Barcelona killed the game within a moment and destroyed Crvena Zvezda. Robert Lewandowski completed his brace as he scored a brilliant goal with the help of Jules Kounde in the 53rd minute. “Lewandowski is ambitious and that’s key. He always wants more, game after game, and that’s rare to see. And Kounde sets a good example for the team with his attitude, and the way he plays is fantastic,” said Barca boss Hansi Flick.
Anyway, Raphinha made the scoreline 1-4 within two minutes, thanks to the assist from Jules Kounde. Barcelona did not stop here and kept pressing. Additionally, Fermin Lopez scored the fifth goal of the match for Barcelona in the 76th minute. However, Crvena Zvezda’s striker Milson returned a goal just before the whistle, but it only reduced the goal difference.
“What mattered was winning, and especially here because it’s not easy to win away in Europe. So I’m very happy … I hope we can keep this rhythm up for the whole season and stay confident. It won’t be easy, but we are working hard and after the international break I hope things stay like that,” Hansi Flick shared his thoughts after the game.
