In the final match of the group stage of the UEFA Champions League, Lewandowski’s performance was unimpressive, and Barcelona was defeated by Royal Antwerp by a score of 2-3. Royal Antwerp is a relatively unknown team.
Goal
Antwerp: Vermeeren (2′), Janssen (56′), Ilenikhena (90’+2)
Boat: Torres (35′), Guiu (90’+1)
Because he had already won a ticket to the next round, Coach Xavi only fielded a squad with mostly reserve players
The early match was exciting when Antwerp opened the scoring for the home team in the 2nd minute
Arthur Vermeeren was the one who put his name on the scoreboard
At minute 35, Barca also found the equalizer after an exemplary counterattack. Lamine Yamal assisted striker Ferran Torres for a dangerous shot from close range.
At the beginning of the second half, the home team celebrated another goal when Janssen finished accurately
Striker Lewandowski played poorly in this match
Young player Guiu scored the equalizer for Barca in the 90’+1 minute
But soon Antwerp scored a dramatic 3-2 victory
The joy of Antwerp players when they had a historic victory over Barca in the Champions League farewell match
Despite losing, the Catalan team still advanced to the 1/8 round of the UEFA Champions League at the top of Group H
Squad
Royal Antwerp: Butez, Alderweireld, Wijndal, De Laet (Van Den Bosch, 89), Coulibaly, Vermeeren, Yusuf, Ejuke (Corbanie, 80), Kerk (Bataille 69 ), Janssen (Ilenikhena, 79), Keita.
Barca: Pena, Alex Balde, Fort (Pedri, 60), Christensen, Kounde, Romeu (Cancelo, 60), Roberto (Casado, 76), Lopez (Gundogan, 60), Lewandowski (Guiu, 72), Yamal, F.Torres.