Barcelona, Olympiacos and UEFA Champions League
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Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford has hailed his display against Olympiacos as his best one yet for Barcelona.Rashford dazzles against OlympiacosRashford netted a sensational brace as
After Daniel Podence forced Wojciech Szczęsny into action after 20 seconds, Barcelona quickly asserted control and produced some divine possession sequences in the opening stages. Olympiacos were determined to win the ball high up the pitch, but they were caught cold by a Alejandro Balde burst and pass that led to the hosts‘ opener.
With El Clasico against Real Madrid to come for Barca on Sunday, Fermin Lopez scored a hat-trick, Lamine Yamal converted a penalty, and Marcus Rashford got a brace to make it four goals from three games in Europe’s elite club competition so far this term.
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Barcelona star sends Real Madrid scary El Clasico warning after Olympiacos thrashing
Barca beat Real Madrid four times in all competitions last season and head into this weekend's El Clasico full of confidence after destroying Olympiacos.
Barcelona resume their Champions League campaign on Tuesday evening, as they welcome Greek giants Olympiacos to Montjuic.
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Fermin Lopez scores a hat-trick, with Marcus Rashford grabbing a brace, as Barcelona dominate 10-man Olympiacos to seal a 6-1 win in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League.
Olympiacos manager Jose Luis Mendilibar did not hide his frustration following his team’s 6-1 loss to FC Barcelona in the Champions League. The coach, visibly angry after the match, directed much