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Raphinha’s Brace Drives Barcelona to 5-1 Champions League Victory Over Feyenoord

Barcelona Dominates Feyenoord with Raphinha’s Two Goals

Raphinha continued his impressive form this season, scoring twice as Barcelona delivered a commanding 5-1 win against Feyenoord in the UEFA Champions League. The former Leeds winger opened the scoring early and added another in the second half, marking his seventh goal in just five games this season.

Gabriel Jesus, who recently joined from Arsenal, netted his first goal for Barcelona late in the match, rounding off the dominant performance by the home side. Karim Adeyemi, the summer signing from Borussia Dortmund, also contributed with a stunning curling strike, celebrating with his signature backflip.

Match Highlights

  • 3rd minute: Raphinha skillfully dribbled past two defenders before slotting the opener.
  • 20th minute: Barcelona's penalty appeal denied after Anis Hadj Moussa fell inside the box.
  • 22nd minute: Karim Adeyemi scored from 20 yards, doubling the lead.
  • 57th minute: Raphinha’s second goal came from a precise finish across the goalkeeper.
  • 77th minute: Lamine Yamal curled in a free-kick for the fourth goal.
  • 82nd minute: Substitute Sem Steijn pulled one back for Feyenoord.
  • Late in the match: Gabriel Jesus headed home Barcelona’s fifth goal.

Team Lineups and Key Players

  • Barcelona (4-3-3): Joan García (GK), Koundé, Cubarsí, Christensen, João Cancelo; Olmo, Rodri, Pedri; Lamine Yamal, Raphinha (captain), Adeyemi.
  • Substitutes: Gabriel Jesus, Gavi, Marc Bernal, A. Gordon, Fermín López among others.
  • Feyenoord (4-2-3-1): Ernst (GK), Read, St. Juste, Watanabe, Mármol; Zechiël, Vanhoutte; Hadj Moussa, Valente (captain), López; Ferri.
  • Substitutes: Sem Steijn, Gonçalo Borges, S. van Persie, Targhalline, van den Elshout and more.

Match Statistics

  • Possession: Barcelona 71.6%, Feyenoord 28.4%
  • Shots: Barcelona 24 (9 on target), Feyenoord 4 (2 on target)
  • Expected Goals (xG): Barcelona 1.63, Feyenoord 0.52
  • Pass Accuracy: Barcelona 94%, Feyenoord 83%
  • Corners: Barcelona 4, Feyenoord 1
  • Fouls: Barcelona 10, Feyenoord 12
  • Tackles won: Barcelona 82.4%, Feyenoord 54.2%

Champions League Table Snapshot After Matchday 1

  • Paris Saint-Germain: Position 1, 3 points, Goal Difference +5
  • Barcelona: Position 2, 3 points, Goal Difference +4
  • Sporting CP: Position 3, 3 points, Goal Difference +2
  • Stuttgart: Position 4, 3 points, Goal Difference +2
  • Manchester City: Position 5, 3 points, Goal Difference +2
  • Feyenoord: Position 35, 0 points, Goal Difference -4

Additional Notes

  • No Dutch club has ever won an away European match at Barcelona; Spanish side averages over three goals per game in these fixtures.
  • Hansi Flick maintains the highest win rate and goals per game ratio among Champions League managers with over 10 games.
  • Barcelona are on their longest Champions League streak without a clean sheet, conceding 30 goals over 15 matches since April 2025.
  • Raphinha stands out with 26 goal involvements since 2024-25, second only to Harry Kane in the competition.
  • 19-year-old Shaqueel van Persie was in Feyenoord’s squad, potentially debuting in the Champions League like his father Robin did for the club.

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