Barcelona delivered a commanding performance at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, defeating Aston Villa 4-1 in a UEFA Champions League group stage encounter. Raphinha starred with a brace, while Lamine Yamal and Fermín López also found the net.
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Barcelona
4 - 1
Aston Villa
Formations: 4-2-3-1 vs 4-2-3-1
Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, Barcelona
Match Information
| Competition | UEFA Champions League |
| Venue | Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, Barcelona |
| Final Score | Barcelona 4 - 1 Aston Villa |
| Barcelona Formation | 4-2-3-1 |
| Aston Villa Formation | 4-2-3-1 |
| Barcelona Coach | Hansi Flick |
| Aston Villa Coach | Unai Emery |
Goals
- Raphinha (Barcelona) — 2 goals
- Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) — 1 goal
- Fermín López (Barcelona) — 1 goal
- Nicolas Jackson (Aston Villa) — 1 goal
Cards
- 🟨 Raphinha (Barcelona)
- 🟨 I. Maatsen (Aston Villa)
- 🟨 E. Buendía (Aston Villa)
- 🟨 N. Jackson (Aston Villa)
Substitutions
- 🔼 Baldé (Barcelona) — 82'
- 🔼 F. de Jong (Barcelona) — 70'
- 🔼 Gabriel Jesus (Barcelona) — 70'
- 🔼 Gavi (Barcelona) — 70'
- 🔼 Marc Bernal (Barcelona) — 46'
- 🔼 I. Mbaye (Aston Villa) — 62'
- 🔼 R. Barkley (Aston Villa) — 62'
- 🔼 L. Goretzka (Aston Villa) — 62'
- 🔼 Alysson (Aston Villa) — 77'
- 🔼 T. Abraham (Aston Villa) — 77'
Lineups & Player Ratings
Barcelona (4-2-3-1) — Coach: Hansi Flick
| # | Player | Position | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joan García | GK | 6.8 | — |
| 2 | João Cancelo | DEF | 7.6 | 🅰️ |
| 18 | Gerard Martín | DEF | 7.3 | — |
| 5 | Pau Cubarsí | DEF | 7.2 | — |
| 4 | Brian Fariñas | DEF | 6.1 | 🔽 82' |
| 8 | Pedri | MID | 6.1 | 🔽 70' |
| 16 | Rodri | MID | 5.7 | 🔽 46' |
| 17 | A. Gordon | MID | 6.7 | — |
| 7 | Fermín López | MID | 7.1 | 🅰️ 🔽 70' |
| 10 | Lamine Yamal | MID | 7.2 | ⚽ |
| 11 | Raphinha (C) | FWD | 8.1 | ⚽⚽ 🟨 🔽 70' |
Aston Villa (4-2-3-1) — Coach: Unai Emery
| # | Player | Position | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Z. Suzuki | GK | 6.0 | — |
| 22 | I. Maatsen | DEF | 5.2 | 🟨 |
| 14 | Pau Torres | DEF | 4.9 | — |
| 3 | V. Lindelöf | DEF | 4.8 | — |
| 2 | M. Cash | DEF | 4.5 | — |
| 8 | B. Kamara | MID | 4.2 | — |
| 35 | João Gomes | MID | 4.4 | 🔽 62' |
| 10 | E. Buendía | MID | 5.6 | 🟨 🔽 62' |
| 44 | J. Manzambi | MID | 4.4 | 🔽 62' |
| 7 | J. McGinn (C) | MID | 3.8 | 🔽 77' |
| 11 | N. Jackson | FWD | 4.2 | ⚽ 🟨 🔽 77' |
Top Rated Players
- Raphinha (Barcelona) — 8.1
- João Cancelo (Barcelona) — 7.6
- Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) — 7.2
- Pau Cubarsí (Barcelona) — 7.2
- Fermín López (Barcelona) — 7.1
Head-to-Head History
- Barcelona Wins — 100% (1 match)
- Draws — 0%
- Aston Villa Wins — 0%
Recent Form
Barcelona
- ✅ 6-1 vs Alavés
- ❌ 1-2 vs Real Madrid
- ❌ 4-2 vs Paris Saint-Germain
- ✅ 2-5 vs Real Betis
- ✅ 1-4 vs Galatasaray
Aston Villa
- ⚪ 1-1 vs Fulham
- ❌ 3-0 vs Bournemouth
- ✅ 2-1 vs Manchester City
- ✅ 3-1 vs Viking
- ✅ 0-1 vs Newcastle
Team Statistics (Champions League)
| Statistic | Barcelona | Aston Villa |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 11 | 9 |
| Wins | 10 | 3 |
| Draws | 0 | 3 |
| Losses | 1 | 3 |
| Goals Scored | 46 | 10 |
| Possession | 69% | 46% |
| Pass Accuracy | 90% | 83% |
| Cross Accuracy | 24% | 17% |
Match Statistics
| Statistic | Barcelona | Aston Villa |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 65% | 35% |
| Total Shots | 16 | 9 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 1 |
| Big Chances | 3 | 1 |
| Corners | 4 | 8 |
| Successful Tackles | 9 | 11 |
| Interceptions | 8 | 9 |
Match Analysis
Barcelona delivered a dominant performance to defeat Aston Villa 4-1. The tactical setup (4-2-3-1) proved highly effective, with the team controlling possession (65%) and creating numerous chances throughout the match. Raphinha's brace and Lamine Yamal's creativity were the highlights of a comprehensive victory.
FAQ
What was the final score of Barcelona vs Aston Villa?
The match ended Barcelona 4-1 Aston Villa in the UEFA Champions League.
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