By Emmanuel Olagunju
It was a night of attacking football across the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, with heavy scorelines and dominant performances sending clear signals across Europe.
FC Barcelona delivered a ruthless statement, thrashing Newcastle United 7–2 in a one-sided encounter. Despite a competitive first half that ended 3–2, the Spanish giants exploded after the break.
Raphinha led the charge with a brace, while Robert Lewandowski added two goals of his own. Contributions from Lamine Yamal and Fermín López capped a relentless attacking display.
Newcastle’s resistance, powered by Anthony Elanga, faded as Barcelona’s dominance in possession (63%) and shots on target (13) took full control.
In Germany, FC Bayern Munich comfortably defeated Atalanta 4–1, showcasing their clinical edge in front of goal.
The Bavarians maintained control throughout, underlining their status as perennial contenders.
Over in England, Liverpool FC cruised past Galatasaray with a commanding 4–0 victory.
The Reds combined high pressing with sharp finishing, leaving little room for the visitors to respond.
Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur edged a tightly contested clash against Atlético Madrid, winning 3–2.
The North London side showed resilience to overcome Diego Simeone’s disciplined outfit in a game that swung from end to end.
