Barcelona delivered a dazzling performance at the Camp Nou on Tuesday night, storming to a 6-1 victory over Olympiacos in the UEFA Champions League. Fermín López netted his first career hat-trick, while Marcus Rashford struck twice as the Spanish champions tore apart the Greek side, who played most of the second half with 10 men.
Early Control and López’s Breakthrough
Barcelona were dominant from the opening whistle, dictating the tempo with precision passing and relentless pressure. Their breakthrough came midway through the first half when Fermín López finished off a slick team move, firing past the Olympiacos goalkeeper to open the scoring.
Moments before halftime, López doubled his tally after latching onto a brilliant through ball from 17-year-old debutant Dro Fernández. The youngster’s vision carved open the Greek defense and allowed López to finish with composure, sending Barça into the break with a 2-0 lead.
Olympiacos Fight Back — Then Collapse
Olympiacos briefly reignited hope in the 54th minute when Ayoub El Kaabi converted from the penalty spot to make it 2-1. But just three minutes later, their momentum collapsed when Santiago Hezze was controversially sent off for a second yellow card. Replays suggested minimal contact with Marc Casadó, but the decision stood — and Barcelona took full advantage.
Four Goals in Eleven Minutes
With Olympiacos down to 10 men, Barcelona turned ruthless. Lamine Yamal coolly converted a penalty to restore the two-goal cushion before Marcus Rashford added a fourth, smashing home from close range.
Fermín López then completed his hat-trick — becoming the first Spanish player to score a Champions League treble for Barcelona — after connecting sweetly with a deflected cross. Rashford rounded off the emphatic win with a touch of brilliance, controlling Pedri’s chipped pass and curling a low effort into the bottom corner.
Confidence Booster Ahead of El Clásico
The win marked a statement of intent for Hansi Flick’s side ahead of their upcoming clash with Real Madrid this weekend. Speaking after the match, the Barça coach praised López’s performance and the team’s growing confidence.
“Fermín was fantastic — dynamic, sharp, and clinical. He gives us the intensity we need in attack,” Flick said. “This victory gives us great confidence going into Madrid. We’ll recover, prepare, and stay positive.”
Rashford’s Rising Form
On loan from Manchester United, Rashford’s brace took his tally to four goals in three Champions League games this season, further underlining his return to top form.
Barcelona’s emphatic win not only cements their position in Group A but also sends a powerful message to their European rivals — the Catalan giants are finding their rhythm once again.
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