Raphinha double sends Barcelona past Aston Villa 3-0 in Champions League
Lamine Yamal opened the scoring early at the Camp Nou, ending Aston Villa's three-game winning run in the competition.
Key facts
Story- Barcelona beat Aston Villa 3-0 at the Camp Nou in the Champions League
- Raphinha scored twice in the second half; Lamine Yamal scored the early opener
- The defeat ended Aston Villa's three-game winning run in the competition
Barcelona beat Aston Villa 3-0 at the Camp Nou on Tuesday, with Raphinha scoring twice in the second half. The win ended Unai Emery's side's three-game winning run in the Champions League.
Lamine Yamal gave Barcelona the lead early in the match. The home side then pulled away after the break. Raphinha struck twice in the second half to seal the result.
A comfortable night for the hosts
The victory was Barcelona's third in a row in the competition's league phase, a run that Villa had been hoping to extend. Instead, Emery's team left the Camp Nou without a point. Barcelona, five-time winners of the European Cup, went on to take a convincing 3-0 lead.
Raphinha has been in fine goalscoring form. His brace on Tuesday added to a run of strong performances for the Brazilian winger.
What it means for Villa
The loss is a setback for Villa, who had built momentum in the competition. Emery now needs his side to recover before their next fixture. Villa's defeat means they will have to pick up points elsewhere to stay in contention.
The result leaves Barcelona well placed in the table. Indian fans who follow the club will be watching closely as the group stage continues. Match details and the full team sheets are available on the official Champions League website.
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