What was the score between Barcelona and Manchester City?
Second Half ends, Barcelona 4, Manchester City 0. Delay over. They are ready to continue. Raheem Sterling (Manchester City) is shown the yellow card. Delay in match Lucas Digne (Barcelona) because of an injury. Goal! Goal! Barcelona 4, Manchester City 0. Neymar (Barcelona) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner.
Why was Barcelona reduced to 10 men in the last minute?
Barcelona were also reduced to 10 men in the last 15 minutes as substitute Jeremy Mathieu was shown a second yellow card for a foul on Raheem Sterling, but by then the damage had been done. Willy Caballero saved a late Neymar penalty, but the Brazilian scored from open play minutes later to complete a comprehensive win for the La Liga side.
Why did Man City fall behind to Barcelona?
City’s lame approach was in contrast to Pellegrini’s claim that they would attack Barcelona and they were lucky not to fall further behind when a brilliant pass from Messi released Suarez in behind Kompany but Hart rescued City with a crucial block at the striker’s feet.
Why was Messi not at Barcelona last weekend?
Barcelona had yet to hit the heights of last season this term, but one reason for that was the recent absence of Messi with a groin injury. The Argentine scored within three minutes of his La Liga return at the weekend, and in front of his old boss proved again what a magical player he is.
Match ends, Manchester City 1, Barcelona 2. Second Half ends, Manchester City 1, Barcelona 2. Attempt missed. Lionel Messi (Barcelona) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left following a set piece situation. Penalty saved!
Who are the big players in Barcelona and Manchester City?
Whereas Barcelona’s big three of Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez faded, City’s big players came to the fore and terrorised Luis Enrique’s side in the second half.
Who are Barcelona playing in the semi finals?
Barcelona will face either holders Lyon or Paris St-Germain in the semi-finals. In the build-up, Taylor had maintained his side were capable of causing problems for the Spanish league leaders with 55 goals in 18 Women’s Super League games, and it was certainly initially the case as a confident City opened the game well.
