Barca returns to winning way with five goals against Young Boys

Barcelona defeated Young Boys 5-0 to bounce back from their disappointing defeat to Osasuna at the weekend.

The five-star performance also earned them their first Champions League victory of the season, after their 2-1 loss to Monaco.

The Catalans won the game courtesy of a brace from Robert Lewandowski, single goals from Raphinha and Inigo Martinez, followed by an own goal.

Robert Lewandowski got the hosts off to a dream start, as he scored inside the opening 8 minutes. After a wonderful build-up play from Marc Casado and Lamine Yamal, Raphinha’s low cross was turned in by the veteran.

Barcelona ended the first half with two goals in the space of four minutes. First, Raphinha finished well to continue his excellent form, before Inigo Martinez headed home Pedri’s fine delivery for the third.

Lewandowski got his second in just five minutes of the second half. The Polish striker headed home Martinez’s headed pass from a corner.

Hansi Flick’s side ended the contest with a fifth goal. Alejandro Balde’s cross was diverted into his own net by Mohamed Aly Camara.

Barcelona now have three points from two games in the new phase of the Champions League.