Match report

Barcelona Secures 5-0 Victory Over BSC Young Boys in UEFA Champions League

Barcelona
Barcelona
5–0
FT
BSC Young Boys
BSC Young Boys
Oct 1, 2024

In an impressive display of dominance, Barcelona secured a 5-0 win over BSC Young Boys at home, advancing their standing in the UEFA Champions League. Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha were standout performers, scoring early goals that set the tone for the match. Despite some substitutions, Barcelona maintained control throughout, sealing their victory with an own goal in the second half.

Key Facts

  • Barcelona 5–0 BSC Young Boys
  • Goals: R. Lewandowski (8', 51'), Raphinha (34'), Iñigo Martínez (37'), Own Goal (Mohamed Camara, 81')
  • Yellow Cards for BSC Young Boys: E. Colley (36'), F. Ugrinic (40')

Lineups

Barcelona

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 Iñaki Peña (G)
  • 23 J. Koundé (D)
  • 2 Pau Cubarsí (D)
  • 5 Iñigo Martínez (D)
  • 3 Alejandro Balde (D)
  • 17 Marc Casadó (M)
  • 8 Pedri (M)
  • 19 Lamine Yamal (M)
  • 11 Raphinha (M)
  • 7 Ferran Torres (M)
  • 9 R. Lewandowski (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 Ansu Fati
  • 32 Héctor Fort
  • 18 Pau Víctor
  • 21 F. de Jong
  • 39 Andrés Cuenca
  • 36 Sergi Domínguez
  • 40 Á. Yaakobishvili
  • 14 Pablo Torre
  • 42 Toni Fernández
  • 26 Ander Astralaga
  • 35 Gerard Martín
  • 41 Guille Fernández

BSC Young Boys

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 33 M. Keller (G)
  • 27 L. Blum (D)
  • 13 M. Camara (D)
  • 4 T. Zoukrou (D)
  • 3 J. Hadjam (D)
  • 30 S. Lauper (M)
  • 77 J. Monteiro (M)
  • 10 K. Imeri (M)
  • 7 F. Ugrinic (M)
  • 11 E. Colley (M)
  • 9 C. Itten (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 C. Niasse
  • 24 Z. Athekame
  • 35 S. Ganvoula
  • 21 A. Virginius
  • 8 Ł. Łakomy
  • 15 M. Elia
  • 40 D. Marzino
  • 22 Abdu Conté
  • 39 D. Males
  • 55 M. Seiler
  • 26 D. von Ballmoos
  • 14 M. Chaiwa

Timeline

  1. Barcelona
    8' Barcelona Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Lewandowski · Assist: Raphinha
  2. Barcelona
    34' Barcelona Goal · Normal Goal
    Raphinha
  3. BSC Young Boys
    36' BSC Young Boys Card · Yellow Card
    E. Colley

    Foul

  4. Barcelona
    37' Barcelona Goal · Normal Goal
    Iñigo Martínez · Assist: Pedri
  5. BSC Young Boys
    40' BSC Young Boys Card · Yellow Card
    F. Ugrinic

    Foul

  6. Barcelona
    51' Barcelona Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Lewandowski · Assist: Iñigo Martínez
  7. BSC Young Boys
    58' BSC Young Boys subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Ugrinic · On: C. Niasse
  8. BSC Young Boys
    58' BSC Young Boys subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Blum · On: Zachary Athekame
  9. Barcelona
    64' Barcelona subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Pedri · On: A. Fati
  10. Barcelona
    64' Barcelona subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Cubarsi · On: H. Fort
  11. BSC Young Boys
    73' BSC Young Boys subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Itten · On: S. Ganvoula
  12. BSC Young Boys
    73' BSC Young Boys subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Colley · On: A. Virginius
  13. Barcelona
    75' Barcelona subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Lewandowski · On: P. Victor
  14. Barcelona
    75' Barcelona subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Lamine Yamal · On: Frenkie de Jong
  15. Barcelona
    81' Barcelona Goal · Own Goal
    Mohamed Camara
  16. BSC Young Boys
    82' BSC Young Boys subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Imeri · On: Ł. Łakomy
  17. Barcelona
    84' Barcelona subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Iñigo Martínez · On: Andrés Cuenca
  18. BSC Young Boys
    90'+1 BSC Young Boys Var · Goal cancelled
    J. Monteiro

Match Stats

Stat Barcelona BSC Young Boys
Fouls 9 10
Pass Accuracy 91% 79%
Offsides 0 6
Red Cards
Total Shots 21 5
Corners 9 3
Total Passes 668 282
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 8 1
Shots on Target 8 1
xG 3.65 0.30
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 70% 30%
Goals Prevented -1 -1
Accurate Passes 610 224
Shots Inside Box 14 4
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 7 1

Key Match Notes

  • Lewandowski's early goal in the 8th minute opened up the game, giving Barcelona a quick lead.
  • The second half saw Barcelona maintain their momentum with another own goal by Mohamed Camara, ensuring the victory remained firmly in hand.