Barcelona thrashes Feyenoord 5-1 in Champions League opener
In the opening group match of the 2026/27 Champions League, Barcelona defeated Feyenoord 5-1 at Camp Nou. The Catalan side dominated possession with 74% and recorded twelve shots to Feyenoord's three, completing 400 passes compared with the Dutch club's 117. Goals came from Karim Adeyemi, Lamine Yamal and substitute Gabriel Jesus, alongside other scorers for Barcelona, while Sem Steijn netted Feyenoord's lone goal. After the match, Dutch supporters mocked a Barcelona press briefing, ridiculing the event on social media.
How this was covered
- Left-leaning outlets covered this 8h later
- The two sides describe this in almost entirely different words
- Right-leaning coverage is the most divided on this story
Why it matters
The result gives Barcelona a strong start in the group stage and the fan reaction underscores the heightened interest surrounding the European tie.
How this story developed
- Sep 7 Mourinho explains why he left Benfica to rejoin Real Madrid
- Sep 8 Mourinho explained his motivation for returning to Real Madrid.
- Sep 9 The Spanish side overwhelmed Dutch club Feyenoord, scoring five times while conceding only once. Raphinha netted a pair of goals, with contributions from Karim Adeyemi, Lamine Yamal and Gabriel Jesus. Feyenoord's lone reply came from Sem Steijn. Barcelona controlled the match with 74% possession and a 12-to-3 shot advantage.
- Sep 11 Dutch supporters mocked a Barcelona press briefing following the match.
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