Barcelona delivered a commanding performance at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, cruising to a 5-0 victory over Young Boys in the Champions League.
Hansi Flick, determined to see a reaction from his side following their 4-2 loss to Osasuna over the weekend, made his intentions clear with a dominant tactical setup.
The Blaugrana quickly found their rhythm, with Robert Lewandowski opening the scoring after a well-executed move saw Raphinha provide a low cross that the Polish striker tapped home.
Barcelona’s relentless pressure paid off again in the 34th minute when Raphinha himself found the back of the net after a blocked effort from Pedri fell kindly at his feet.
The hosts continued their assault on set-pieces, as Iñigo Martínez soared to meet a Pedri free-kick, heading past a helpless Keller to make it 3-0.
Lewandowski wasn’t done yet, and early in the second half, he guided home his second of the night, converting a Martinez knockdown from another corner.
Young Boys’ night went from bad to worse when Mohamed Camara, in a calamitous moment, turned Alejandro Balde’s cross into his own net, sealing a fifth goal for Barcelona.
A late attempt by the visitors to salvage some pride was thwarted, as Joel Monteiro’s goal was disallowed for offside, ensuring Barcelona preserved a clean sheet.
It was a dream return for Frenkie de Jong, who came on as a second-half substitute, marking his first appearance of the season.
Raphinha, however, stole the spotlight with his energetic display, assisting the opener and scoring one himself, while Pedri, Lewandowski, and Lamine Yamal also shone.
With their first win of the Champions League campaign secured, Barcelona now turn their attention to a La Liga clash against Alaves on Sunday.
Young Boys, still reeling from their second consecutive defeat in the competition, will look to regroup in their upcoming Swiss Super League encounter with Basel.
On the European front, the next challenge for Barcelona comes in the form of Bayern Munich on matchday three, while Young Boys prepare to host Inter Milan.
