22 October 2025
The Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys witnessed one of those nights that remind you why FC Barcelona fans never lose faith. A 6-1 dismantling of Olympiacos was like a spark before a storm, a team finding rhythm just when it matters most.
Fermín López was the star of the show, walking away with the match ball after a superb hat-trick, while Marcus Rashford’s sharp double and Lamine Yamal’s spot kick lit up Montjuïc. For Hansi Flick, it couldn’t have come at a better time, days before the season’s first El Clásico.
Barça started with intent, pressing high and snapping into tackles. Just seven minutes in, Yamal carved through the Olympiacos backline with a slalom run that had the crowd roaring. His cut-back found López, who smashed home with confidence. It set the tone for the rest of the evening.
Before halftime, López struck again, this time with the composure of a player who knows he belongs at this level. By then, Olympiacos already looked spent.
The visitors briefly threatened a comeback after converting a soft penalty, but that was as good as it got. A red card to Santiago Hezze flipped the switch, and Barcelona turned ruthless. Yamal tucked away a penalty with cool authority, Rashford added two goals in quick succession, and López completed his hat-trick with a rocket into the top corner.
Flick even found time to rest key names. Jules Koundé and Alejandro Balde both came off to a warm ovation, their shifts efficient rather than spectacular, exactly what was needed before Sunday.
Beyond the scoreline, this felt like a statement. The timing, the sharpness, the smiles, everything pointed to a team finally syncing under Flick. Pedri ran the midfield with his usual calm precision, and the front three looked fearless again.
There’s still room for improvement; a few sloppy passes in defence drew a frown from Flick, but the overall message was clear: this Barcelona is clicking.
As the lights dimmed over Montjuïc, the focus shifted east toward the Bernabéu. Barça head there not just with form, but with belief, a trait they seemed to have lost not long ago. If this was the dress rehearsal, Real Madrid had better take notes.
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