Monaco, France: Barcelona suffered a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Monaco in their Champions League opener on Thursday night. Despite a goal from young talent Lamine Yamal, the Catalan giants were unable to overcome an early deficit and a numerical disadvantage.
The match took a turn for the worse for Barcelona in the 10th minute when Erik García was sent off, leaving them to play with ten men for the majority of the game. Monaco capitalized on their numerical advantage, with Maghnes Akliouche scoring the opening goal just six minutes later.
Yamal, however, provided a glimmer of hope for Barcelona, equalizing in the 28th minute with a well-taken finish. However, Monaco’s George Ilenikhena ultimately sealed the victory for the home side with a goal in the 71st minute.
The defeat is a setback for Barcelona’s Champions League aspirations, and they will need to regroup and improve their performance in upcoming matches.
