Barcelona rally to beat copenhagen 4–1, secure last-16 spot in Champions League

Barcelona came from behind to beat FC Copenhagen 4–1 at the Camp Nou on Wednesday night and secure a place in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 with a strong second-half performance.

Copenhagen stunned the home crowd with an early lead when Viktor Dadason finished calmly in the 4th minute, catching Barcelona’s defence off guard and giving the Danish visitors a shock advantage at the start of the match.

Barcelona responded after the break, with Robert Lewandowski equalising in the 48th minute when he tapped home a close-range finish from a well-weighted assist, setting the stage for a dominant comeback.

The Catalans then took the lead in the 60th minute through Lamine Yamal, whose effort deflected into the net to put Barcelona ahead 2–1.

According to Sportsgrid, Brazilian forward Raphinha extended Barcelona’s advantage in the 69th minute from the penalty spot after Lewandowski was fouled in the box, and Marcus Rashford sealed the victory with a brilliant 85th-minute free kick that curled beyond the goalkeeper.

The result ensured Barcelona finished fifth in the group stage standings with 16 points, level on points with Manchester City and Chelsea but ahead on goal difference, guaranteeing them direct entry to the Champions League Round of 16 without the need for a playoff.

Contributed by Emmanuel Lungu

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