As part of Tuesday’s Champions League program, the Olympic Stadium in Barcelona hosted the match of the leader of the Spanish top competition with the currently twelfth team of the French table. The home Blaugranas won 3:0 over Brest. Robert Lewandowski, who crossed the hundred-goal mark, scored twice, and Dani Olmo once.
- Lewandowski converted the opening penalty and scored his 100th Champions League goal
- Olmo increased Barcelona’s lead in the second half
- Another hit by the experienced Pole made the result 3:0
Barcelona, whose line-up was again missing, among others, Lamine Yamal with an ankle injury, opened the scoring very early. Robert Lewandowski scored a goal for the home team even before the end of the opening ten minutes from a penalty awarded after a foul on goalkeeper Marc Bizot.
The Polish gunner thus reached a hundred goals in the Champions League, the third in history after Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. The Portuguese has 141 and the Argentine 129.
Hansi Flick’s men had the upper hand in the game, but did not increase their lead in the rest of the game. However, Brest footballers, including former Slavist striker Abdallah Sima, were practically unable to threaten the goal guarded by Iñaki Peña.
The Blaugranas traditionally combined patiently, while the members of coach Eric Roy’s team, on the other hand, mostly ran without the ball. Five minutes before the break, they failed to spot a free Fermín López, who headed home from an ideal position in the box after Casadó’s pass. But the goalkeeper promptly intervened against his attempt.
The second half
The picture of the game did not change after the change of sides, with Barça continuing to fail to capitalize on their scoring opportunities. After an hour, the guests tried to react to the events on the field with the first substitution, in which Simu was replaced by Mama Baldé.
But even he didn’t prevent the second Barcelona goal, which the favorite got after all. In the 66th minute, after an assist from Gerard Martín and his own loop in the penalty area, he scored from close range thanks to a somewhat fortunate rebound of the ball from goalkeeper Dani Olmo. The shooter was immediately replaced by Gavi and subsequently other personnel changes were visible in both camps.
In the 76th minute, the players of the club bearing the official name of Stade Brestois 29 also rejoiced, but prematurely. Mathias Pereira Lage, who finished accurately, did not time his charge behind the defense well, and the referees did not recognize his intervention due to a correctly waved offside.
The Catalans did not allow complications and finished the match calmly to gain three points. Lewandowski, who scored for the second time, secured the triumph with a goal in the extra set, making it 3:0, when he made his way in the penalty area with a low shot to the right post.
Twelve-point Barcelona still have duels with Dortmund, Benfica and Atalanta waiting for them in the league phase of the fight for the coveted trophy. The ten-point newcomer to the European Cups from Brest will next face PSV, Shakhtar and Real Madrid.
**Given Lewandowski’s age and current form, do you think he can surpass Cristiano Ronaldo’s Champions League goal record? Why or why not?**
## World Today News Interview: Lewandowski Reaches 100 Champions League Goals
**Introduction:**
Welcome to World Today News. Tonight, we have two esteemed guests joining us to discuss the thrilling Champions League match between Barcelona and Brest, culminating in a resounding 3-0 victory for the Catalan giants. Joining us are [Guest 1 Name], a renowned football analyst specializing in La Liga, and [Guest 2 Name], a former professional football player with extensive experience in the Champions League.
**Section 1: Lewandowski’s Historic Milestone**
* **Host:** Robert Lewandowski achieved a remarkable feat tonight, scoring two goals and reaching the 100-goal mark in the Champions League. [Guest 1], in your opinion, how does this achievement solidify Lewandowski’s place among football legends?
* **Host:** [Guest 2], having played at the highest level of European football, what does it take to consistently score goals in the Champions League against diverse and challenging opponents?
**Section 2: Barcelona’s Dominance and Tactical Approach**
* **Host:** Barcelona dominated throughout the match, displaying their characteristic patient build-up play. [Guest 1], what tactical elements did you observe from Hansi Flick’s side that contributed to their overwhelming control of the game?
* **Host:** [Guest 2], looking at Brest’s perspective, what challenges did their defensive formation face against Barcelona’s intricate passing and movement?
**Section 3: Brest’s Champions League Debut and Future Prospects**
* **Host:** This was Brest’s first ever Champions League appearance. Despite the loss, how do you see them building on this experience moving forward in the group stage, [Guest 2]?
* **Host:** [Guest 1], what areas might Brest need to focus on improving to compete more effectively against experienced Champions League teams like Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Shakhtar Donetsk?
**Section 4: Looking Ahead: Barcelona’s Champions League Journey**
* **Host:** With this win, Barcelona are well positioned in the group. [Guest 1], how do you assess their chances of progressing further in the Champions League, considering they face challenging opponents like Dortmund and Benfica?
* **Host:** [Guest 2], what advice would you give to Barcelona as they navigate the remaining matches in their group stage?
**Conclusion:**
Thank you both [Guest 1] and [Guest 2] for sharing your valuable insights on tonight’s exciting Champions League clash. We wish both Barcelona and Brest all the best in their future matches. And thank you to our viewers for tuning in to World Today News. Stay tuned for more in-depth coverage of all the major sporting events
