Barcelona produce five-star performance against Red Star

Barcelona secured their third consecutive Champions League victory with 5-2 win over Red Star Belgrade.

After opener loss to Monaco, the Catalans have had back-to-back victories against Young Boys and Bayern Munich.

Hansi Flick’s side have now made it three wins in a row in this season’s Champions League.

Barcelona took the lead inside the opening 12 minutes, as Raphinha’s lovely free-kick was headed home by Inigo Martinez.

However, the host responded quickly as Silas scored an equalising goal for Crvena Zvedza.

Barcelona re-took the lead just before half time as Robert Lewandowski fired home his 18th goal of the season after Raphinha’s effort had struck the woodwork.

The Catalans returned for the second half more spirited as they were 4-1 ahead, 10 minutes into the second period.

With Jules Kounde assisting both goals, Lewandowski grabbed his second of the evening, before Raphinha fired home from the edge of the penalty area.

Barcelona sealed the game as Fermin Lopez made it 5-1 from another Kounde assist.

Meanwhile, Milson fired home a late consolation goal for Crvena Zvedza, to reduce the scoreline.

Lewandowski has now scored his 99th goal in the UEFA Champions League, following his brace.