The night at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in Barcelona turned into a festival of football as Barcelona demolished Olympiacos 6–1 in an electrifying UEFA Champions League group stage encounter. From the very first whistle, the Catalan giants looked hungry, organized, and confident, while Olympiacos struggled to contain the intensity and rhythm of Barcelona’s attack.
First Half: Total Control from Barcelona
Barcelona started the match with immense energy, pressing high up the pitch and keeping the ball moving with their trademark passing game. Every touch seemed deliberate — from the backline led by Jules Koundé to the midfield orchestrated by Pedri and Gündoğan. The opening minutes saw Barcelona dominating possession, moving the ball swiftly from flank to flank, and forcing Olympiacos deep into their own half.
In the 11th minute, the breakthrough came. A well-timed pass from Gündoğan found Fermin López, who drifted into the box, controlled the ball calmly, and slotted it past the Olympiacos goalkeeper with precision. The crowd erupted, and Barcelona’s early pressure had paid off.
Olympiacos tried to regroup, but they were suffocated by Barcelona’s pressing structure. Each time they tried to build from the back, Barcelona intercepted or forced an error. The Greek side relied on long balls toward their striker Ayoub El Kaabi, but Ronald Araújo was always quick to clear danger.
By the 25th minute, Barcelona doubled their lead. Lamine Yamal, who dazzled on the right wing, cut inside and delivered a curling cross that found Robert Lewandowski, who headed home the second goal. The move showcased the fluid chemistry between Barcelona’s attackers, blending youth and experience seamlessly.
Olympiacos’ only real chance of the first half came in the 34th minute, when El Kaabi found space behind the defense and took a powerful shot, but Marc-André ter Stegen dived brilliantly to save it. That was the wake-up call Barcelona needed.
Moments later, they responded again. In the 38th minute, Fermin López struck once more — this time from outside the box. He picked up a loose ball and unleashed a low, driven shot that deflected slightly before finding the bottom corner. Barcelona were now up 3–0 before halftime, and the home supporters roared with delight.
The first half ended with total domination from the hosts: 74% possession, 8 shots on target, and complete control in midfield. Olympiacos looked overwhelmed and struggled to maintain composure under the relentless pressure
Second Half: Fermin López Makes History
Barcelona returned from halftime with the same energy and focus. Manager Hansi Flick encouraged his players to maintain tempo and not let complacency slip in. Within minutes, Barcelona were back at it.
In the 52nd minute, Fermin López completed his hat-trick, becoming the youngest Barcelona midfielder ever to score three goals in a single Champions League game. The goal came after a fluid team move involving Pedri, Balde, and Lewandowski. Fermin arrived late in the box, received a clever back-heel pass, and smashed it into the roof of the net. The stadium erupted — chants of “Fermin! Fermin!” echoed across the Olympic Stadium.
At 4–0, Barcelona began to express themselves even more. Yamal entertained the fans with quick footwork, João Félix came close with a curling shot, and Gündoğan controlled the midfield with elegance and authority. Every player seemed in rhythm, their passes crisp and their confidence unshakable.
Olympiacos, to their credit, never gave up. In the 64th minute, they managed to pull one goal back through Fortounis, who capitalized on a rare defensive lapse to beat Ter Stegen with a close-range finish. The goal gave the visitors a brief glimmer of hope, but Barcelona quickly extinguished it.
Just five minutes later, in the 69th minute, substitute João Félix made it 5–1 after combining with Lewandowski in a slick one-two movement that left the Olympiacos defense frozen. The Portuguese forward placed his shot perfectly into the bottom corner, restoring Barcelona’s four-goal lead.
Barcelona continued to dominate every aspect of the game — controlling tempo, switching flanks, and creating wave after wave of attack. Pedri and Gündoğan dictated play from midfield, while the backline kept Olympiacos’ attackers quiet.
- In the dying moments of the match, Barcelona added a sixth goal. This time, it was young winger Lamine Yamal, who finally got his reward after a brilliant solo performance. In the 88th minute, he received the ball near the right touchline, dribbled past two defenders, and fired a stunning left-footed strike into the far corner. The crowd went wild, and Yamal’s smile said it all — a star performance on a historic night.
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