Barcelona have restored their two-goal lead over Olympiakos in the Champions League, after a concerning period for the Catalans, as the Greek giants threatened to make a comeback. Lamine Yamal has his side firmly back in control now though.
Fermin Lopez had given Barcelona an early lead in the first half, courtesy of a Lamine Yamal assist, and then doubled that lead just before the half. This time it was 17-year-old Dro Fernandez who provided his first assist for Lopez after Barcelona’s pressure told.
Olympiakos threaten comeback
However Olympiakos came out faster in the second half, and when Ayoub El Kaabi converted a Daniel Podence cross, the comeback was on. That was disallowed due to an offside, but an Eric Garcia handball was located in the build-up, and the Moroccan striker fired his penalty in off the post and past Wojciech Szczesny.
El Kaabi pulls one back for Olympiacos!
His first Champions League goal of the season makes it 2-1 ⚽️
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— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) October 21, 2025
🚨🇪🇺 AYOUB EL KAABI HAS PULLED ONE BACK FOR OLYMPIACOS!
Barcelona 2-1 Olympiacos.pic.twitter.com/NYKYGsj2XC
— Tekkers Foot (@tekkersfoot) October 21, 2025
Marca El Kaabi.Hay fuera de juego previo.Hay mano antes que posición ilegal.Schnyder pita penalti.Marca El Kaabi otra vez.
¿Cómo se llama la película 🤔🍿?#UCL #LaCasaDelFútbol pic.twitter.com/2VXCM1NM31
— Fútbol en Movistar Plus+ (@MovistarFutbol) October 21, 2025
Ayoub El Kaabi pulls a goal back for Olympiakos from the penalty spot ⚽
The Greek side have their first goal of the #UCL campaign 🇬🇷 pic.twitter.com/3veof4ZdI9
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) October 21, 2025
Yet their hopes took a significant blow when Santiago Hezze saw a second yellow after catching Marc Casado in the face.
Santiago Hezze sees red! 🟥
A second yellow card leaves Olympiacos down to 10 men.
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Santiago Hezze is sent off for Olympiacos for minimal contact 😧 pic.twitter.com/BU2STWrtJA
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) October 21, 2025
🟥 Olympiacos se queda con 10 por esta acción. #UCL #LaCasaDelFútbol pic.twitter.com/Fd3aIEpeHe
— Fútbol en Movistar Plus+ (@MovistarFutbol) October 21, 2025
Lamine Yamal converts decisive penalty
The game was all but over ten minutes later. A lovely exchange of passes between Lopez and Marcus Rashford sliced the Olympiakos defence open, and the England striker beat goalkeeper to the ball. Lamine Yamal stepped up to roll the ball into the net as Konstantinos Tzolakis went the wrong way.
🚨🇪🇺 LAMINE YAMAL MAKES IT THREE FOR BARCELONA!
Barcelona 3-1 Olympiacos.pic.twitter.com/CgrEJbQjkw
— Tekkers Foot (@tekkersfoot) October 21, 2025
Lamine Yamal makes no mistake from the spot to extend Barcelona’s lead 🎯
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— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) October 21, 2025
Marcus Rashford gets in the act
Just six minutes later, Rashford had a goal of his own. A ball to the back post was knocked down by Alejandro Balde, and Rashford paused on the ball. His finish from stock still deceived Tzolakis for a second time, with a hesitation that reminded of Ronaldinho.
🚨🇪🇺 RASHFORD HAS MADE IT FOUR FOR BARCELONA!
Barcelona 4-1 Olympiacos.pic.twitter.com/DkrSFYm8MC
— Tekkers Foot (@tekkersfoot) October 21, 2025
Marcus Rashford at it once again in the Champions League for Barcelona 💥
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— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) October 21, 2025
Fermin Lopez scores first hat-trick for Barcelona
The Greek champions were on the ropes at this point, and with Lamine Yamal off the pitch, replacement Roony Bardghji beat his man to the by-line. A slip meant his cutback looped into the middle of the box, but Lopez walked onto the bouncing ball to fire in his first ever professional hat-trick.
La elástica de Roony.LA NOCHE DE FERMÍN.#UCL #LaCasaDelFútbol pic.twitter.com/ceM4M6B6NY
— Fútbol en Movistar Plus+ (@MovistarFutbol) October 21, 2025
🚨🇪🇺 FERMIN LOPEZ MAKES IT FIVE FOR BARCELONA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HAT-TRICK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Barcelona 5-1 Olympiacos.pic.twitter.com/z3eAxebqQK
— Tekkers Foot (@tekkersfoot) October 21, 2025
Fermín López completes his hat-trick for Barcelona! 🎩
A night to remember for the young star in the Champions League 🙌
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— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) October 21, 2025
Rashford notches again after lovely Gerard Martin assist
Just 11 minutes after Lamine Yamal’s penalty, Rashford added a sixth. Gerard Martin won the ball back in midfield, and immediately launched Rashford in behind. A touch inside the defender, he again beat Tzolakis at the near post.
Marcus Rashford bags his brace ✌️
The English forward is loving life in Barcelona 😎 pic.twitter.com/bNmNb1ywy7
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) October 21, 2025
🚨🇪🇺 RASHFORD MAKES IT SIX FOR BARCELONA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Barcelona 6-1 Olympiacos.pic.twitter.com/AlTUh74Zo0
— Tekkers Foot (@tekkersfoot) October 21, 2025
Marcus Rashford bags his brace for Barcelona 💫
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— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) October 21, 2025
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