00:01This could be terrific! Another goal, what a scoreline this is for them.
00:15The stage is set for an exciting clash today, a match with so much to play for.
00:20The tension is mounting and the atmosphere is electric.
00:24Who will come out on top?
00:29It's on the way for you next, right here on EATV.
00:36Greetings from Barcelona, one of football's spiritual homes.
00:40I'm Guy Mowbray and I'm joined by the ever-knowledgeable Stuart Robson.
00:44And everything is set up nicely to give us a really good match.
00:48What are your expectations from this?
00:50Well, both teams know they need to start the game well here,
00:53try to dominate the midfield area and get their creative players on the ball.
00:57This should be an interesting game, I think.
01:02It's cleared and they can breathe easier.
01:04Well, no frills defending there. Just get the ball away from danger.
01:08It's back and forth but nobody's taking charge.
01:12This is the Barcelona team sheet.
01:14Frankie de Jong plays alongside Pedri in central midfield.
01:18And they'll play with a lone striker up front.
01:24Yeah, surely.
01:26Superb early effort denied by top-class goalkeeping.
01:31As it goes, corner coming.
01:35And no straps for the attackers to feed off.
01:38Hung onto the ball well.
01:44Lamine Yamal.
01:51Torres.
01:53Onto Pedro.
01:54And the attack is over.
01:56Really good defending.
02:00This is the line-up for the visitors.
02:03Mike Mannan is in goal.
02:05Adrian Rabiot plays alongside Luka Modric.
02:08Well, that hasn't taken long.
02:10In front already.
02:24Well, as you can see, he gave the keeper no chance there.
02:27He looked so confident, didn't he?
02:29That's a cool finish.
02:38Posted down well.
02:43They run Torres.
02:46Rafinha now.
02:47He's in here.
02:50And another.
02:52Two goals in a matter of minutes.
02:54No wonder they're celebrating.
02:56Incredible.
03:02Well, as you can see, the defending is all over the place.
03:05That's far too easy for the attackers.
03:07The goalkeeper's got absolutely no chance there.
03:11Well, away we go again at 2-0 now.
03:19Luka Modric.
03:21Samuele Ricci.
03:23That's a confident push forward.
03:28Ricci.
03:29Could get it over now.
03:30Nope.
03:37And the momentum is lost.
03:39Well, that was excellent defending.
03:41Just made it very difficult for them.
03:44Yamal.
03:47They run Torres.
03:52This could be terrific.
03:55Another goal.
03:56What a scoreline this is for them.
04:08Well, here's the replay.
04:09He does well to find that bit of space in the box, and then he shows a lot of composers
04:13to finish it off.
04:14That's a good goal.
04:29The game kicks off with a score 3-0 now.
04:32Well, we're going to give you the series for me.
04:40Lovely set-up.
04:43Oh, brilliant anticipation.
04:57Now, this might be promising.
04:59Oh, the flag's up.
05:01That will be onside.
05:10And that's been seen as a foul.
05:12Free kick.
05:21Ferran Torres.
05:23Should score here.
05:24Great save.
05:25That's what he's there for.
05:27Well, that's a remarkable save.
05:28He just reacted so sharply there.
05:33It's put into the middle.
05:35Oh, really nicely held.
05:37Made absolutely sure that the corner has come to nothing.
05:40No, he's in!
05:41And it's been safely dealt with.
05:53Gets in the way superbly.
05:55Well, you won't see too many better blocks than that.
06:25Well, I have to say, this is a really good goal.
06:28Just look how well balanced he is.
06:30He knows he's going to be under pressure.
06:31But he shows great composure to hit the target.
06:33But he shows great composure to hit the target.
06:34And his eyes turn in!
06:43Rabiot.
06:47Onto Pulisic.
06:51Well, he's kept that out nicely.
06:56Ferran Torres.
07:02What a chance here!
07:05Oh, this is getting unbelievable!
07:07It is an absolute crashing!
07:19Well, here it is again.
07:21And it's all about the pace on the counter-attack.
07:22They were so quick to break out from their defensive positions.
07:25And the finish from Torres gives the keeper no chance.
07:28He hits it with such venom.
07:35The ball rolling again.
07:37And it's only been rolling one way in this first half.
07:41Rabiot.
07:43Pulisic.
07:51There's something on here.
07:52A chance to attack.
07:54This has to be!
07:57Oh!
07:58Elastic tackle!
07:59Close it away!
08:00That was a vital challenge.
08:02Brilliant stuff.
08:08Torres.
08:11Good work, they've got it back.
08:15Pulisic.
08:17Going for the blast on goal there.
08:20But accuracy has been sacrificed for power.
08:26Dion.
08:28This is a lovely position to be in.
08:30Keeping the ball and the lead.
08:40Samuele Ricci.
08:42A really good interception to take the ball.
08:54Luka Modric.
08:56Setting up the chance.
09:04And there's a chance for the break here.
09:09And the breakaway has now been broken.
09:20Luka Modric.
09:22And that's going to be it for the first 45 minutes.
09:30Some players look like they're playing well, but the facts don't match up.
09:34He's ticking off.
09:44Whistle sounds.
09:46And the second half gets going.
09:53Whistle sounds.
09:54And that will keep the attack moving nicely.
09:58It's gone out and it's a corner.
10:05And it's a short one.
10:08Short work from the keeper off the line to claim it.
10:13Rafinha.
10:20A big area to progress into here.
10:26Oh, surely.
10:27Oh, he tried to power it in.
10:30And composure was surely the key.
10:36Rafinha.
10:39Lamin-Yamal.
10:45That's a good ball.
10:47Perfectly anticipated.
10:49Really well won.
10:52Rabia.
10:58Getting closer.
11:12Now Modric.
11:16That's a nice forward-thinking pass.
11:19And he's there to meet it.
11:20Decent stop.
11:26It's put into the middle.
11:35And this could be the moment for a counter.
11:38The pass is incomplete.
11:40Nicely won.
11:41Just needs the composure now.
11:44And a fast break ends with a finish that didn't miss by much.
11:49Well, they just couldn't finish off what would have been a great goal on the counter attack.
12:14And we're into the final half hour.
12:18Ferran Torres.
12:21And he's in there.
12:22Oh, this is getting unbelievable.
12:25It is an absolute crashing.
12:49Well, it's a very simple finish in the end, but his movement was really good.
12:53He just found himself a bit of space in the box when it mattered most.
13:07Alexis Salamatis.
13:09On to Tomori.
13:14Rabia.
13:17On to Rafael Leal.
13:21Played in with that.
13:23And a superb block.
13:25And that has been adjudged to be offside.
13:36Oh, brilliant anticipation.
13:41Alexis Salamatis.
13:44Now Modric.
13:47Rafa Leal.
13:54Promising position this.
14:01On to Rabia.
14:05Too much on the pass and over the byline for a goal kick.
14:16Lyon.
14:19On to Rafinha.
14:25Oh, you're not going to get away with a tackle like that.
14:28And he brandishes a yellow card.
14:30Yeah, fair enough.
14:31A bit reckless, wasn't it?
14:36So, 20 minutes left of this game.
14:40Oh, who wants that one?
14:45He's in here.
14:49Fantastic work in the box.
14:51That was a magnificent slide tackle.
14:56Well, somebody needs to get their foot on it here.
15:02Could be setting something now.
15:05And a firm grip kept on the ball.
15:09Really well done.
15:11This could lead to something.
15:12A marker done for.
15:15And a goal that's likely all too little to affect the result.
15:20But there is still fight left in them.
15:27Well, here we can see it again.
15:29Look at the way he glides past the defender to create space for himself.
15:32And it all leads to a very tidy finish.
15:34He just guided it with great technique into the net.
15:37It's a really good goal.
15:39Good work.
15:40They've got it back.
15:50good work from Barca to win back possession.
15:54Good work.
16:04here. On he goes. Terrific. And it's saved and held. Lamine Yamal. Kev, this has to be.
16:22He tried to power it in. That's blown wide. Absolutely blown.
16:35Well, only minutes remaining now. And Barca with a commanding lead. What have you made
16:40of their performance overall? Well, the result has never really been in doubt, has it? They've
16:44created so many chances with some brilliant attack in play. I think they've looked an
16:48outstanding team today. Genuine chance here. And a goal for them. I'm afraid it barely
16:59even counts as consolation.
17:15Well, here it is again. He goes past these markers so easily with just a drop of the shoulder.
17:19And from that sort of range, Pulisic wasn't going to miss. It's a really well-worked goal.
17:29Drifting on and still going.
17:36Shot score here. It's in. And of course it's in. It's a masterclass in finishing to complete
17:44his hat-trick.
17:50Well, here's the replay. Watch how he goes past his man with such ease. And it's just a change
17:55of pace. And he makes no mistake with the finish. He showed a lot of composure.
17:58He's got a lot of composure there.
18:04Salamacus.
18:10Making good progress here.
18:16Yamal.
18:18On to Koundé.
18:27Great instinct there to cut it out.
18:30This has to be.
18:35Now, maybe.
18:36Well, he's got two now. And he's playing a starring role here.
18:48Well, first of all, where's the defending? They're all over the place. But give him some
18:52credit. That's a good finish.
18:54And the game comes to an end with Barcelona in positive winning mood.
18:59What a good performance that was. They did most things right. And their attack in play was
19:03inventive and had a real cutting edge. That was a really dominant display from them today.
19:07From there like.
19:09All right.
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