What did Barcelona score against Manchester City in the Champions League?

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick as Barcelona punished 10-man Manchester City in the Champions League on Pep Guardiola’s return to his old club. City were competitive in the first half, but made far too many errors against a ruthless Barcelona revelling in Messi’s return from injury.

Who are the big players in Barcelona and Manchester City?

Whereas Barcelona’s big three of Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez faded, City’s big players came to the fore and terrorised Luis Enrique’s side in the second half.

How many times has Barcelona conceded in the Champions League?

It was the first time City had conceded four times in the competition and another miserable return to the Nou Camp for Guardiola. During his celebrated four-year tenure as Barcelona manager the Catalan won 14 trophies, but he has now twice lost heavily to the Spaniards – the other defeat a 3-0 first-leg semi-final loss against Bayern Munich.

Why was Barcelona reduced to 10 men in the last minute?

Barcelona were also reduced to 10 men in the last 15 minutes as substitute Jeremy Mathieu was shown a second yellow card for a foul on Raheem Sterling, but by then the damage had been done. Willy Caballero saved a late Neymar penalty, but the Brazilian scored from open play minutes later to complete a comprehensive win for the La Liga side.

Why was Messi not at Barcelona last weekend?

Barcelona had yet to hit the heights of last season this term, but one reason for that was the recent absence of Messi with a groin injury. The Argentine scored within three minutes of his La Liga return at the weekend, and in front of his old boss proved again what a magical player he is.

How many goals did Barcelona score against Bayern Munich?

8 – Barcelona shipped eight goals in a match for the first time since an 8-0 defeat to Sevilla in April 1946. 4 – Barcelona have been eliminated in the quarter-final of the Champions League for a fourth time in the last five seasons. 2 – Barcelona have lost six Champions League matches against Bayern Munich – two more than against any other side.

Who is going to beat Bayern Munich in Champions League?

In an incredible Champions League encounter, Bayern Munich decimated an insipid Barcelona to reach the semi-finals, winning 8-2 in Lisbon. The pressure on manager Quique Setien has grown exponentially after one of the heaviest defeats in Barcelona’s history while Bayern look to be the team to beat in the Champions League.

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