FC Barcelona kicked off their 2026-27 Champions League campaign with a commanding 5-1 victory over Feyenoord at the Spotify Camp Nou on Wednesday, September 9th. As reported by El Tiempo Deportes, Hansi Flick's team delivered a football masterclass from the outset, with Raphinha starring by scoring a brace.
How did Barcelona's attacking festival unfold?
The match was decided early on. Raphinha opened the scoring after just three minutes following a superb solo run where he beat three defenders, as detailed by Record MX. Karim Adeyemi extended the lead with a powerful strike in the 22nd minute. In the second half, the Brazilian Raphinha netted his second goal at the 57-minute mark, confirming his rich scoring form this season. Lamine Yamal, who took over the captain's armband after Raphinha's substitution, scored the fourth from a direct free-kick in the 77th minute. Feyenoord pulled one back through Sem Steijn in the 82nd, but Gabriel Jesus sealed the 5-1 scoreline in the 85th minute with his first goal as a Blaugrana player. Barcelona, who lead La Liga with 12 points from four wins, displayed overwhelming superiority.
Was there any refereeing controversy?
Despite the clear scoreline, the match was not without debate. Record MX pointed out that referee Sven Jablonski did not award a potential penalty to Feyenoord when Hadj Moussa went down in the box in the 19th minute, with the score at 1-0. Later, he disallowed a goal for the Dutch side in the 60th minute for a very tight offside call against Nacho Ferri. These decisions slightly marred what was otherwise a dominant performance from Barcelona. The Catalan side has scored 17 league goals and conceded only two, demonstrating a solidity they carried into Europe.
Which other former Blaugranas played in Europe?
While Barcelona celebrated their win, other players with a past at the club were also in Champions League action. Mundo Deportivo reported that Luis Enrique, manager of PSG, started three former Barcelona players in his lineup against Slovan Bratislava. Ousmane Dembélé, Ferran Torres, and young Dro Fernández all started at the Parc des Princes. For the Asturian coach, Slovan is an unpleasant memory, as they eliminated him when he made his debut on the Roma bench back in 2011.
How do injuries affect the schedule?
The great news of the European opener comes as the team manages an injury list. Frenkie de Jong, Jesse Bisiwu, and Roony Bardghji are currently on the injuries list and were unavailable for this match. This situation will test the squad's depth in the coming weeks. Barcelona's next fixture is an away trip to face Levante, who are 11th in the table, on Sunday, September 13th, a match you can follow on our fixtures page. With a two-point lead over Alaves in the standings, Flick's team aims to maintain their flawless winning streak across all competitions.
