The vibrant energy around FC Barcelona was evident as the team prepared for Champions League action. In La Liga, the squad showed momentum, and the 5-0 victory against Betis added to the confidence as the 2023/24 European campaign kicked off. The Blaugrana faced Royal Antwerp of Belgium on Tuesday at Montjuïc, aiming to translate domestic form into continental success. The match promised goals, intensity, and a clear statement that Barcelona intended to start the group stage on the strongest possible footing.
This article from Goal covers every aspect of the Barcelona vs. Antwerp encounter, including key plays, striking moments, and notable decisions, along with insights from the locker room and post-match reflections. It provides a thorough, play-by-play account with visuals, significant outcomes, and contextual analysis for fans following both Spanish and Belgian sides.
Minute by minute of FC Barcelona vs. Royal Antwerp, Champions League 2023-24
Live summary of FC Barcelona vs. Royal Antwerp, Champions League 2023-24: goals, highlights, and pivotal moments
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GAVI NETS THE FOURTH
54′ GOAL! Gavi fires Barcelona into a 4-0 lead. From a sharp first touch in midfield to a composed finish near the corner, the young playmaker demonstrates precision and confidence as Jean Butez watches the ball sail beyond reach.
HALF-TIME: BARCELONA LEADS 3-0
At halftime the Montjuïc crowd enjoys a dominant performance from Barcelona. Goals from João Félix, Lewandowski, and an own goal by Jelle Bataille have put the home side in control. Barcelona capitalized on Antwerp’s vulnerability, threading quick passes and exploiting spaces with clinical finishing. João Félix led the way, scoring the opener and setting up Lewandowski for the second, while the team’s sharp movement and midfield control kept the tempo high throughout the first half.
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RAPHINHA MAKES IT 3-0!
22′ OG by Jelle Bataille seals a 3-0 advantage for Barcelona. A cross from Raphinha deflects off the Belgian defender, wrong-footing Jean Butez and padding Barcelona’s lead with a touch of fortune that reflects a strong evening for the hosts.
JOÃO ASSISTS LEWANDOWSKI FOR THE 2-0
19′ GOAL! Robert Lewandowski doubles Barcelona’s lead with a precise high ball assisted by João Félix after a clever pass between the lines from Frenkie de Jong. The Pole converts with poise to reaffirm Barcelona’s control in the early stages.
BEAUTIFUL FINISH BY JOÃO FÉLIX: 1-0
11′ GOAL! João Félix nudges Barcelona ahead with a composed finish from inside the area after a well-worked sequence. The Portuguese attacker demonstrates a clean left-footed strike that finds the bottom corner—an early signal of Barcelona’s intent to press high and finish chances clinically.
Barcelona’s tempo rises
Inside the Barcelona dressing room
Barcelona starting XI
Royal Antwerp starting XI
To confirm.