00:01The stage is set for an exciting clash today, a match with so much to play for.
00:06The tension is mounting and the atmosphere is electric.
00:10Who will come out on top?
00:15Stay tuned for every thrilling moment, live on EATV.
00:22Thanks for joining us in beautiful Catalunya today.
00:25I'm Guy Mowbray, joined for commentary by Stuart Robson.
00:29And we should have a cracking contest here. It's Barcelona and they take on Rangers.
00:34Well I'm excited by this encounter today. Both teams have a good game plan.
00:38Both teams can be physical and both teams have creative players.
00:41It could be a case of who wants it more.
00:44Well he's a player that many have been talking about. Will we be talking about him for the right reasons today though?
01:06Well he's the creative spark for this team. He can drift past defenders, he can pick a pass and he's got that pace off the mark.
01:12And I'm sure we're going to see that again today.
01:15This is the Barcelona team sheet.
01:24Frankie de Jong plays alongside Pedri in central midfield. And they go with just one in attack.
01:45Here's how Rangers line up.
01:57Well they're using the same shape so this comes down to who plays it better.
02:01And who gets better support to their front striker. It should be a good tactical battle.
02:06The first half kicks off. Time for the talk to stop and the action to start.
02:32Magoma.
02:37Asgard.
02:41Kasama.
02:45Here we go!
02:50And it's been missed. That was a wonderful chance.
02:53The first goal is always so important. So that's a waste.
03:02That's crossed the line. It will be a throw in.
03:11Now to deliver a good ball in.
03:16Always done well to get past his man.
03:18But they won't be going any further. Nicely won.
03:21The play just breaking down a little here.
03:30Yeah, I've been really disappointed with some of the passing.
03:39Opportunity here. Brilliant. Great save.
03:42You're absolutely right. What a save that is. He's reacted so quickly.
03:49And unable to retain possession.
03:51And there it is.
03:52And there it is. The opening goal. And what a bright start it's been.
04:06And there it is. The opening goal. And what a bright start it's been.
04:10Well, let's look at this again. Because the transition when the ball changes hands is so quick.
04:31And once he gets onto it, he just smashes it past the keeper with great technique.
04:36What an emphatic finish that is.
04:45The attack broken up. Really good defending there.
04:49Pedri.
04:54Ferran Torres.
04:55Going to go a long way with this.
04:59And the promise of something happening is over.
05:12They're in here. It's in.
05:15The frenetic start. And we're all square once again. Incredible.
05:18Incredible.
05:25As the replay shows, this is all about his ability to find space in the box.
05:29Which then makes the finish look so much easier.
05:31That's good play from him.
05:36So it's one all as the ball gets rolling again.
05:41There they go. The attack is on.
05:43There it is.
05:46Oh, shit.
05:47A goal.
05:48Well, that's upset the majority inside this ground.
06:05Well, it's great awareness of space in the box.
06:07And then he shows a lot of composure with the finish.
06:09That's a clever goal.
06:13A goal.
06:14So, off we go at 2-1 now.
06:18The defence, quick to snatch it back.
06:19Gets passed really nicely.
06:21A goal.
06:23A goal.
06:24A goal.
06:26A goal.
06:28A goal.
06:30A goal.
06:31A goal.
06:33A goal.
06:35A goal.
06:36A goal.
06:37A goal.
06:39A goal.
06:41A goal.
06:42Kassama.
06:46Well read to gain possession.
06:52Could be setting something now.
06:54Ball lost and the chance gone.
06:56Torres, switched on and ready to intercept there.
07:26Great instinct there to cut it out.
07:33That's really good awareness there.
07:36Here we go, time for the transition.
07:38He's in here.
07:42Oh, so close at the end of it all.
07:45If you had that gone in, it would have been a great goal.
07:56Perfectly anticipated.
08:05Really well won.
08:16Let's cross the line.
08:17It'll be a throw.
08:20A chance to cross here.
08:26Not so much given away as cleverly won.
08:31Could be something developing here.
08:33This has to be.
08:35And they scored again.
08:37That puts them further in front.
08:39What a position to be in.
08:40Well, just watch this again.
08:58A change of place, a change of direction and a decent finish.
09:01That's a very good goal.
09:02And we're back on the way at 3-1.
09:27And it's been cut out.
09:40There's the turnover.
09:40Oh, maybe a bit of space now.
09:54Torres!
09:56And a really smart stop there.
10:03And he's got to clear his lines now.
10:05And the keeper deals with that one easily.
10:13Excellent reading of the game to win the ball.
10:20And the goalkeeper gathers the ball in easily.
10:25Kassama.
10:26Could take things forward a notch here.
10:39Good work.
10:40They've got it back.
10:47And there's a chance for the break-in.
10:51Now, this has to be.
10:53It's a three-goal lead.
10:56And the win.
10:57Almost guaranteed.
11:07Well, just look how exposed the keeper is.
11:09He's got absolutely no chance there.
11:11But they do take it well, you have to see.
11:12And after a goal that might mean no way back,
11:30they restart once more.
11:33Dion.
11:34And still going here.
11:38That's brilliantly won.
11:40Now to go with it.
11:40And on that whistle,
11:48the first half comes to an end.
12:03Barcelona are up against it
12:04as the second half begins.
12:06And they mount a response
12:07in the next 45 minutes.
12:08Oh, surely.
12:16Might get another go here.
12:28That will be a throw-in now.
12:30And the pass is incomplete.
12:35Nicely won.
12:41Fafinha.
12:44What a chance here!
12:46The defence, quick to snatch it back.
12:48You really shouldn't concede possession
13:02as easily as that.
13:04Could be a chance to break here.
13:07Well, it looked so promising,
13:08but it's come to nothing.
13:10Secure hands, calmly taken.
13:12And unable to find a team-mate.
13:20But with that sort of chance,
13:21you've just got to keep the ball much lower
13:23than he did there.
13:24Getting closer.
13:41And that's nicely won to see off the threat.
13:45But that's offside.
13:49The timing, a little bit out.
13:50Well, it was always going to be offside.
13:52That was the wrong option.
13:53Down to go a long way with this.
14:08And it's opened up.
14:10It's in!
14:11And of course it's in!
14:13It's a masterclass in finishing
14:15to complete his hat-trick.
14:16Well, here's the replay.
14:22Watch how he goes past his man with such ease.
14:24And it's just a change of pace.
14:25And he makes the finish look so easy.
14:27What a good goal that is.
14:32And the defender left behind.
14:35He's flying forward here.
14:37Terrific chance!
14:39And the keeper gets behind it well.
14:46Teeing up the chance now.
14:57And the flag's up for offside.
14:59That's careless.
15:03They're making a change here.
15:08Still going.
15:09The ref letting them play.
15:10Possession changes hands.
15:14Good, patient build-up.
15:16But not quite the end product.
15:23Good work to beat the challenge.
15:28And the flag's gone up for offside.
15:30Well, he has to work a lot harder
15:32to stay onside there.
15:33He didn't read the situation at all.
15:37As we thought, she's giving out a booking.
15:39Yeah, she couldn't let that go, could she?
15:40Good work from Barca to win back possession.
15:49He's in here.
15:51And a key stop.
15:52It keeps them in it.
15:53Yeah, well played, the keeper.
15:55That's a big moment in the game.
15:56Promising-looking attack, but it's come to nothing.
16:14Oh, could be a chance here.
16:16This has to be.
16:18It's a goal.
16:19That's something.
16:20We say you never know sometimes, but I think we do.
16:34Well, here we can see it again.
16:35Look at the way he glides past the defender
16:37to create space for himself.
16:38And his movement's so clever.
16:40Once he gets onto it, there's only one thought in his head.
16:43Smash it as hard as possible.
16:45What a good goal.
16:47Seven goals in the game now then.
16:495-2 as it kicks off again.
17:02And it's pinched, Renny's mind there.
17:08Here we go.
17:12Well, they say one brings two.
17:14And there is the perfect example of why.
17:23Well, it's a very simple finish in the end,
17:25but his movement was really good.
17:27He just found himself a bit of space in the box
17:29when it mattered most.
17:35And this incredible game goes again
17:37with the score 5-3 now.
17:48It's the half of the gap.
17:50And it's him.
17:51And it really is happening for them now.
17:54They're right back in the contest.
18:04Well, here it is again.
18:05He goes past his marker so easily
18:07with just a drop of the shoulder.
18:09And when he gets onto it,
18:10he holds up the challenge,
18:11keeps his balance,
18:12and makes good contact with the ball.
18:14That's a top-class finish.
18:16So at 5-4,
18:18a remarkable scoreline.
18:19The game gets going again.
18:2315 minutes remain.
18:24Well read to gain possession.
18:38This could be dangerous.
18:43We'll just listen to the reaction to that challenge.
18:46And there it ends.
18:49The flag raised.
18:50Well, you just question if he could have let that run.
18:53He must have known he was offside.
18:54Oh, that's been won really smartly.
19:08Well, time ticking away,
19:09but there's still belief here.
19:10Well, we're in the dying embers now,
19:17and Barca still narrowly behind here.
19:20Time running out, you feel?
19:21Well, surely they get one more chance
19:23before the end here.
19:24Forget the defendant.
19:25They're playing some great attacking football.
19:26Hang on, Stuart, they're in.
19:28And they've done it.
19:30Been down and out.
19:31From four behind,
19:32and finished.
19:33Well, here it is.
19:471v1 against the keeper,
19:48and the outcome was never really in doubt.
19:50He never looked like missing that.
19:53Ten goals shared now.
19:55Five apiece.
19:55As this crazy game restarts.
20:03Looking good here for one more chance to win it.
20:12What a chance here.
20:14And it's there.
20:16What a moment to take the lead.
20:18Well, here's the replay.
20:34Watch how he goes past his man with such ease.
20:36And it's just a change of pace.
20:38And it's a good run,
20:39matched by a very cool finish.
20:41What a great goal that is.
20:48And we're back underway with one in it
20:58and not long left.
21:00And still allowed to run on here.
21:08Looking to cut in now.
21:13That's crossed the line.
21:14It'll be a throw.
21:18But that results in the flag going up for offside.
21:21Well, that was always going to be offside.
21:23He just needed to hold on to the ball
21:25that little bit longer.
21:42Oh, what a chance.
21:44Oh, good save.
21:46Refusing to lose just yet.
21:47Absolutely.
21:48Had that gone in,
21:49it was probably game over.
21:53Takes the shot.
21:55And the goalkeeper does what he's there to do.
21:58Pressure on.
21:59It will be another corner.
22:10Oh, it was a wonderful chance
22:12that he went to whack it rather than place it.
22:14So that will do it full time here
22:27and a disappointing result for Barcelona.
22:30Your impressions of the match?
22:32They were well off their usual standards today.
22:34And with the quality that they have in their squad,
22:36I think it's fair for the fans to demand more.
22:38Too many bystanders.
22:39Too many bystanders.
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