Barcelona vs Antwerp

Barcelona started the 2023/24 Champions League season successfully by beating Antwerp 5-0.

Barcelona started the 2023/24 Champions League season successfully by beating Antwerp 5-0

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The Portuguese international scored the first goal and set up another in the first 45 minutes.

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Raphinha made it 3-0 for the five-time European champions after 22 minutes when his shot from a tight angle deflected off defender Jelly Bastille and into his own goal.

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They didn't have to wait long before Gave made it 4-0, firing the ball into the roof of the net, before Félix added another goal with a header.

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With two goals and an assist from the Atlético de Madrid loaned. Not a bad result from his first UCL game in a Barca jersey.

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Antwerp has never scored a goal in official competitions on Spanish soil. And they had two incredible opportunities to do so. Two incredible saves from Ter Stegen ensured that wasn't the case.

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Watch Barcelona vs Antwerp Match Highlights

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