FC Barcelona smashed Olympiacos in the UEFA Champions League, delivering a fearless display of their European prowess.
Fermín López opened the scoring for Barcelona with a well-executed finish, followed by a stunning second goal before halftime to give his team a strong lead.
Olympiacos managed to pull one back through a penalty, but their hopes were dashed when Santiago Hezze was sent off shortly after.
Barcelona then earned a penalty of their own past the hour mark, which Lamine Yamal converted, making it 3-1 and effectively sealing the victory.
Late goals from Marcus Rashford and Fermín López completed the comprehensive 6-1 win, securing all three points for the home side convincingly.
Here are the Barcelona player ratings:
Wojciech Szczęsny (7/10)
Commanded his area well and made several important saves to keep Olympiacos at bay.
Provided stability and confidence in the goal throughout the match.
Alejandro Balde (7/10)
Active and dangerous on the left flank, contributing both offensively and defensively.
His overlapping runs and crosses added width and attacking options for Barcelona.
Eric García (6/10)
Solid overall but had moments of vulnerability, conceding a penalty with a handball.
Needs to improve concentration to avoid costly mistakes in high-stakes games.
Pau Cubarsí (7/10)
Reliable at the back, effectively breaking up plays and maintaining good positioning.
Helped in building play from the back with confident passes.
Jules Koundé (6/10)
Showed intensity and physicality but was caught out occasionally in defense.
Could refine timing in challenges to reduce fouls and defensive lapses.
Marc Casadó (7/10)
Energetic midfielder with excellent passing and defensive contributions.
Controlled the midfield tempo and helped in breaking up opposition attacks.
Pedri (8/10)
Creative force in midfield, orchestrating attacks with vision and quick passing.
Held possession well and created several key chances for the forwards.
Lamine Yamal (7.5/10)
Outstanding performance on the wing, scored one goal, and provided key assists.
The display of maturity and pace constantly troubled the Olympiacos defense.
Fermín López (9/10)
Man of the match with a superb hat-trick, showcasing clinical finishing and intelligent movement.
Dominated the attacking front, proving to be a lethal goal threat all game.
Dro Fernández (7.5/10)
Put in a diligent work rate across the pitch, supporting both defense and attack.
Less impactful in the final third but vital in maintaining team shape.
Marcus Rashford (8/10)
Energetic and hardworking, he provided width and pressing in the forward line and scored a brace.
Substitutes:
Frenkie de Jong (6.5/10)
Came on to add composure and control in midfield during the latter stages.
Helped maintain possession and calmness as the team managed the game.
Gerard Martín (6/10)
Provided energy and support in midfield during his brief appearance.
Helped in ball retention and pressing, but was unable to make a decisive impact.
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