2023-12-13 21:56:00
An evening full of emotions for Antwerp who beat FC Barcelona 3-2. Enough to leave Europe with your head held high.
L’Antwerp assured of finishing last, FC Barcelona almost certain of finishing first: the die was already made before this final poster of group H. And yet, Bosuil experienced a historic evening: the Antwerp residents saved the honor by beating Barca on the score 3-2, their first points in this Champions League.
After just 75 seconds, Arthur Vermeeren benefited from good pressure from his teammates once morest the Catalans with their heads elsewhere. 1-0 and already a record for Vermeeren who replaces Paul Van Himst as the youngest Belgian scorer in the Champions League at 18 years, 11 months and 3 days.
Arthur Vermeeren opens the scoring once morest FC Barcelona. This is the first goal of his career in the Champions League! ???? #RTLsports pic.twitter.com/vYH8tyCAfv
— RTL sports (@RTLsportsbe) December 13, 2023
Leading to the mark, it was…on a counter-attack that the Great Old was punished with the Catalan equalizer. Poorly positioned on a defensive reconversion linked to a corner, Antwerp was surprised by Ferran Torres.
At the start of the second half, Bosuil then roared following a goal from Vincent Janssen was canceled due to offside before a red card from Sergi Roberto canceled by VAR. Janssen finally saw a new goal validated to allow Antwerp to lead 2-1, once more thanks to very aggressive pressing on defense.
Enough to offer victory to Antwerp? No, because in added time, Ritchie De Laet conceded a stupid free kick which Barcelona took advantage of to equalize. Except that in the process, while the Antwerp supporters were still suffering the blow, the Catalan defense offered a new gift. The Bosuil then capsized before the race George Ilenikhena who killed the match with a little stolen ball. Antwerp waited until the last day to achieve a prestigious victory.
???????? Goal: George Ilenikhena | Royal Antwerp 3-2 Barcelonapic.twitter.com/ihBNmrLNLR
— FootColic ⚽️ (@FootColic) December 13, 2023
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