Champions League - 3-0 defeat to Bayern Munich, Barcelona confirmed to be eliminated

2022-10-27 09:46

Champions League - 3-0 defeat to Bayern Munich, Barcelona confirmed to be eliminated


In the 5th round of Group C of the UEFA Champions League group stage in the 2022/23 season, there was a much-anticipated battle. After the ball, the final 3-0 victory over La Liga giants Barcelona. As Barcelona is only 3rd in the group standings with 4 points, it has been determined to be eliminated.


In the 10th minute from the start of the campaign, Gnabry sent a straight pass from the right side of the midfield, and Mane on the right side of the penalty area formed a single-handed shot and hit a low shot from the far corner, helping Bayern Munich take a 1-0 lead. In the 19th minute, Mazrawi made a cross from the right, and Choupo Moting shot low from the right side of the penalty area but missed the post.


In the 31st minute, Gnabry broke through from the middle and sent a straight pass. Schupmoting got the ball on the right side of the penalty area and then took a low shot. The ball then got into the net from the foot of the opponent's goalkeeper Ter Stegen, helping Bayern Munich continue to lead Barcelona 2-0.


In the 35th minute, Upamecano kicked Pedri from midfield and was warned by the referee on duty. Then Lewandowski took a free kick from the left penalty area but hit the wall, causing Barcelona to lose chance to tie the score.


Barcelona need to play in Europa League play-offs


In the 44th minute, De Ligt kicked Lewandowski behind the middle of the penalty area and was shown a yellow card and awarded a penalty kick. However, after reviewing the VAR, the referee pointed out that De Ligt had touched the ball before he kicked Lewandowski. , so the penalty and yellow card were cancelled.


In the 53rd minute of the second half, Busquets pushed from the top of the penalty area but kicked it away. Then Barcelona also arranged for Rafinha and Ferran Torres to replace Busquets and Pedri, and also changed the formation.


In the 70th minute of the battle, Fati crossed several people and scored a hard shot from the left side of the penalty area but missed the post. In stoppage time in the second half, after Mane pushed a shot from the middle of the penalty area and was blocked by Barcelona goalkeeper Ter Stegen, Kimisi immediately crossed from the right corner, Gnabry volleyed from the back but missed, and then Pavard made a smooth shot from the right side of the small penalty area to make the score 3-0.


In the end, Bayern Munich defeated Barcelona 3-0 to lock the first position in the group standings, while Barcelona, which ranked third, needed to participate in the Europa League play-offs.