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Barcelona v Young Boys, Champions League 2024/2025, League-phase matchday 2, 01/10/2024. BeSoccer
Barcelona v Young Boys, Champions League 2024/2025, League-phase matchday 2, 01/10/2024. BeSoccer
Join us for LIVE coverage of the Champions League showdown between Barcelona and Young Boys at the Estadio Olimpico Lluis Companys, kick off at 21:00 CET in Barcelona, Spain. The two clubs face each other for the first time in the history of the Champions League. Having lost their matchday one games, both sides hold zero points in the tournament so far. Who will come out on top?
Goal

List of goalscorers

R. Lewandowski
8'
1 - 0
Raphinha
34'
2 - 0
Íñigo Martínez
37'
3 - 0
R. Lewandowski
51'
4 - 0
Aly Camara
81'
5 - 0
Press

Match report in news

  • 93'
    FT: Barcelona 5-0 Young Boys. Barcelona thrashed Swiss side Young Boys 5-0 in their second game of the Champions League league-phase to get their first three points in the tournament. Robert Lewandowski and captain Raphinha lead the show at the Estadio Olímpico Lluís Companys, as the Polish found the net twice, with two easy tap ins, whereas the Brazilian sealed the game with a goal and an assist. The Catalans got a the fifth goal as Young Boys captain Camara scored in his own net.
  • 93'
    INAKI PENA WITHA HUGE SAVE TO DENY YOUNG BOYS!!!!!
  • 91'
    YOUNG BOYS THOUGH THEY GOT THEIR GOAL BUT MONTEIRO WAS OFFSIDE!!!!
  • 90'
    Corner for Young Boys, but Kounde kicks the ball away.
  • 88'
    Corner for Barca, but the Young Boys defence clear the ball.
Substitution

Substitution

at Barcelona
  • 84'
    Inigo Martinez comes off for Cuenca.
Own goal

Own goal

de Young Boys en el 81'
  • 81'
    GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!! YOUNG BOYS CAPTAIN CAMARA WITH THE OWN GOAL!!!! IT IS FIVE GOALS FOR BARCA NOW!!!!!
  • 80'
    Barca calmly hold posession as it is completely game over for the team from Switzerland.
  • 77'
    So Frenkie de Jong officially makes his comeback on the pitch after a long period on the sidelines due to injury!!!! Great news for the Dutch player and for Barca!!!
Substitution

Substitution

at Barcelona
Substitution

Substitution

at Barcelona
  • 75'
    Now it is Barca's turn to make a double sub Frenkie de Jong and Pau Victor come in for Lamine Yamal and Lewandowski.
Substitution

Substitution

at Young Boys
Substitution

Substitution

at Young Boys
  • 73'
    Another double substitution for Young Boys as Itten and Colley leave the pitch for Ganvoula and Virginius.
  • 72'
    Lewandowski tries to get his hat trick but his shot is blocked off by Camara. The Young Boys is down in pain, as he is assisted by medics.
  • 70'
    Barca continue to dominate comfortably, despite brief moments of threat from the Swiss side.
  • 67'
    MONTEIRO HITS THE CROSSBAR!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOUNG BOYS ALMOST GET ONE GOAL BACK!!!!
  • 66'
    Kounde tries to set up Ansu Fati from defence, but his ball is too long for the Spaniard.
  • 63'
    Ansu Fati and Hector Fort replace Pedri and Cubarsi.
Substitution

Substitution

at Young Boys
Substitution

Substitution

at Young Boys
  • 58'
    Athekame and Niasse come on for Young Boys as Blum and Ugrinic make their way out.
  • 57'
    Casado makes a foul as Barca's attacking opportunity is neutralised.
  • 56'
    Foul form Ugrinic. Ball to Barcelona.
  • 54'
    Monteiro beats Balde on the 1v1 but the Young Boys' player's cross is way too far for any of his team mates to reach. It looked like a promising opportunity for the Swiss but nothing comes off it.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Barcelona en el 51'
  • 51'
    GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL LEWANDOWSKI WITH THE BRACEEEEE!!!!!!!!! THE POLISH AGAIN WITH AN EASY TASK AS HE HEADS IN MARTINEZ'S INITIAL HEADER INTO AN EMPTY GOAL!!!! HE MAKES IT 4-0!!!!
  • 50'
    Another corner for Barca!
  • 48'
    Frenkie de Jong is seen warming up!!!! The Dutch earns cheers from the supporters at the stadium!! Could we see him feature in this game?
  • 46'
    Hadjam tries to run Young Boys on the offence but the ball is cleared. Corner for the Swiss!
  • 46'
    The second half is underwayyyyyy!!!!!!
  • 45'
    (45+2) HT: Barcelona 3-0 Young Boys
  • 45'
    TWO ADDED MINUTES!!!!!
  • 45'
    Lamine Yamal with the chance to make it four but he collides with Keller in the box! Foul for Young Boys.
  • 43'
    Lewandowski falls down in the penalty area but after a brief VAR interventio the decision remains NO PENALTY! Game goes on.
  • 41'
    Lamine Yamal hits the free kick from long-range but the shot is stopped by goalkeeper Keller!
Card

Yellow card

a Young Boys
  • 40'
    Yellow card for Ugrinic for his foul. Second booking of the match!
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Barcelona en el 37'
  • 37'
    GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL BARCA MAKE IT THREE GOALS WITH INIGO MARTINEZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!!!!! THE SPANIARD WITH HIS FIRST GOAL WITH BARCA AS HE HEADS IN RAPHINHA'S FREE KICK!!!!!!!!!!! 3-0!!!!!!!
Card

Yellow card

a Young Boys
  • 36'
    First booking of the match as Colley is shown the yellow card.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Barcelona en el 34'
  • 34'
    GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL RAPHINHA SCORESSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!! BARCA TAKE A SHORT CORNER AND THE CAPTAIN STRIKES DESPITE KELLER'S SAVE ON PEDRI BEFORE THAT!!!!!!! 2-0!!!!!
  • 33'
    Keller sends Pedri's cross in the corner.
  • 30'
    Young Boys with their first BIG CHANCE!!!!! Itter fails to make contanct with Monteiro's cross and the ball comes to Colley in the penalty box, but his shot is way off target!!!! Young Boys starting to knock on Barca's door....
  • 30'
    Ball is cleared, but the Brazilian's balls continue to send shivers down the spines of the Young Boys defence!!!
  • 29'
    Corner is taken but nothing comes of it. Lamine Yamal collects the ball but is fouled in the process. Another free kick to Barca and Raphinha is ready once again.
  • 28'
    His cross was threatening but no Barca players manager to get at the end of it!!! Ball cleared for corner.
  • 27'
    Balde is fouled by Monteiro. Barca earn a free kick from an dangerous position. Raphinha ready to take it.
  • 25'
    Balde beats Blum in the 1v1 but his cross cannot find anyone.
  • 24'
    The Young Boys players are all caged in their own half! The Swiss aim to the Catalans on the counter but nothing so far!
  • 21'
    Complete dominance from Hansi Flick's men as Barca hold 75% of the posession so far!
  • 18'
    Kounde has a go from outside of the box, but his attempt surpasses the crossbar.
  • 15'
    Lamine Yamal working magic on the right flank to get past two Young Boys defender, but his shot is low and powerless. Keller collects easily!
  • 14'
    Young Boys try to hit Barca on the counter, but Monteiro's attempt is way off target!
  • 12'
    Kounde with a great opportunity to have a shot on target, but the defender failed to make an impact with Lewandowski's ball in the box.
  • 11'
    Let's see how Young Boys respond now that Barcelona have taken an early lead....
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Barcelona en el 8'
  • 8'
    GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LEWANDOWSKI WITH THE EASIEST GOAL YOU WILL EVER SEE!!!!!!! HE JUST HAD TO TAP IN RAPHINHA'S DEFLECTED SHOT!!!!!!!!!!
  • 7'
    Kounde's cross was dangerous, but the header did not threat the goalkeeper in any way!!!
  • 5'
    Itten is caught offside! Ball back to Barca.
  • 4'
    Lamine Yamal with the first shot on target for Barca, but the ball is comfortably caught by goalkeeper Keller!
  • 3'
    Inigo Martinez is is fouled, as Itten tried to work out the counter for Young Boys.
  • 2'
    Barca hold posession in these opening minutes, let's see what the Catalans can work up!
  • 1'
    The match has started!!!!!!
Start of match

Start of match

  • PRVW
    The stage is set!!! The players are ready to make their way out of the tunnels!!
  • PRVW
    A seat has also been reserved for the Polish goalkeeper at the stadium.....
  • PRVW
    Szczesny is in attendance to watch the match!!!! The newly-signed goalkeeper has been photographed at the Montjuic, as the official announcement from Barcelona is set to arrive tomorrow!!!!
  • PRVW
    So Young Boys's main goalscorer this season will start from the bench, as Itten leads the attack!
  • PRVW
    Young Boys' bench: Von Ballmoos, Marzino, Athekame, Seiler, Conte, Niasse, Chaiwa, Lakomy, Males. Virginius, Elia, Ganvoula.
  • PRVW
    Here's how the Swiss giants line up: Keller; Monteiro, Camara, Zoukrou, Blu; Hadjam; Imeri, Lauper; Ugrinic, Colley; Itten.
  • PRVW
    Young Boys have dropped their offcial starting lineup!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • PRVW
    Frenkie de Jong starts from the bench! Could we see the midfielder bag in some minutes this evening?
  • PRVW
    Barca's bench: Ansu Fati, Pablo Torre, Pau Victor, De Jong, Astralaga, Fort, Gerrard Martin, Dominguez, Cuenca, Yaakobishvili, Guillermo, Fernandez
  • PRVW
    Here's how Hansi Flick's men line up: Pena; Kounde, Cubarsi, Martinez, Balde; Casado, Pedri; Yamal, Ferran, Raphinha; Lewandowski.
  • PRVW
    Barcelona have announced their staring XI!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • PRVW
    Congo international has 4 goals in the Swiss league so far but is yet to make his mark in the European stage.
  • PRVW
    Young Boys, on the other hand, will need to shake off the brutal defeat suffered at home against Villa, and will be counting on their main man Silvere Ganvoula to provide the goals.
  • PRVW
    The 17-year-old will for sure need the help Lewandowski and captain Raphinha up front, this time round. Both players were rather disappointing away at Monaco, but will they be able turn things around tonight?
  • PRVW
    Lamine Yamal scored in matchday 1 against Monaco. Will the Barca starboy shine today as well?
  • PRVW
    Lineups set to land in less than an hour!!! Who's ready????!!
  • PRVW
    For the Swiss giants, Loris Benito, Patric Pfeiffer, Saidy Janko and Facinet Conte are 100%.
  • PRVW
    Here's how Young Boys could lineup: (4-2-3-1) Keller; Monteiro, Camara, Zoukrou, Hadjam; Imeri, Lauper; Ugrinic, Colley; Ganvoula.
  • PRVW
    Ter Stegen, Andreas Christensen, Ronald Araujo, Dani Olmo, Fermin Lopez, Gavi and Marc Bernal are 100% OUT due to injuries. Meanwhile, Eric Garcia faces suspension after being sent off against Monaco. On the other hand, Frenkie de Jong makes his return in the squad after an extended period on the sidelines.
  • PRVW
    Here's how Barcelona could lineup: (4-2-3-1) Pena; Kounde, Cubarsi, Martinez, Balde; Casado, Pedri; Yamal, Torre, Raphinha; Lewandowski.
  • PRVW
    Let's have a look at the possible lineups now....
  • PRVW
    So who will come out on top after tonight's clash? Any predictions for this one?
  • PRVW
    Barcelona suffered a 2-1 defeat against Monaco. Meanwhile Young Boys were powerless against Aston Villa, who thrashed them 0-3.
  • PRVW
    Both sides are currently on zero points in the league-phase of the Champions League so far, having lost their matchday 1 games.
  • PRVW
    Barcelona and Young Boys play each other for the first time in the history of the Champions League AND in the history of the two clubs!
  • PRVW
    Let's get things warmed up with some interesting stats on the two sides before we go ahead and take a look at the possible lineups for tonight....
Info

Pre-match

01 October 2024, 21:00

Referee: Erik Lambrechts | VAR: Rob Dieperink

Stadium: Estadio Olímpico Lluís Companys

  • PRVW
    Hello everyone and welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Champions League showdown between Barcelona and Young Boys at the Estadio Olimpico Lluis Companys, kick off at 21:00 CET in Barcelona, Spain.