Barcelona overcomes Copenhagen and qualifies for the Champions League round of 16.
FC Barcelona secured their place in the Champions League knockout stage after a thrilling comeback, defeating Copenhagen decisively 4-1 on Wednesday night during the eighth and final matchday of the unified group stage.
A Tough Start and a Strong Second-Half Response
Catalan fans experienced moments of anxiety after Victor Daðason opened the scoring for Copenhagen in the 4th minute. However, Barcelona responded strongly in the second half: Robert Lewandowski equalized in the 48th minute, before young Lamin Yamal put the home team ahead in the 60th minute.
Rafinha and Rashford Seal the Victory
Brazilian Rafinha scored the third goal from the penalty spot in the 68th minute, while English substitute Marcus Rashford capped off the night with a fourth goal in the 85th minute, confirming Barcelona’s superiority and their well-deserved qualification.
Final Standings: Barcelona 5th, Copenhagen Eliminated
With this victory, the Spanish champions accumulated 16 points and finished in fifth place, while Copenhagen exited the competition after finishing 31st with eight points.
