Barcelona came from behind three times to secure a 3-3 draw with Club Brugge in a high-scoring UEFA Champions League match on Wednesday. The Spanish side equalized late through an own goal, while a potential winning goal for the hosts was overturned by VAR. Both teams remain in contention for qualification after the entertaining clash at Jan Breydel Stadium.
The match at Jan Breydel Stadium in Bruges kicked off at a frantic pace, with Club Brugge taking the lead in the sixth minute through Nicolo Tresoldi, who finished a quick counter initiated by Carlos Forbs. Barcelona responded immediately, as Ferran Torres equalized two minutes later with a close-range effort.
Club Brugge regained the advantage in the 17th minute when Forbs scored on another rapid counterattack, putting the hosts 2-1 up at halftime. The second half continued the end-to-end action, with Barcelona leveling the score in the 60th minute thanks to a brilliant individual goal from teenager Lamine Yamal.
Four minutes later, Forbs struck again for Club Brugge, restoring their lead at 3-2. However, Barcelona fought back once more in the 77th minute when Yamal's cross was headed into his own net by Christos Tzolis while attempting a clearance.
Drama unfolded in stoppage time as Romeo Vermant appeared to score a winner for Club Brugge after dispossessing goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, but VAR ruled it out for a foul on the Barcelona shot-stopper. The 3-3 final score leaves Barcelona in 11th place with seven points from four matches, while Club Brugge sit 22nd with four points. Both sides are still vying for direct qualification to the round of 16 or a playoff spot.
Carlos Forbs was named Player of the Match for his two goals and assist, becoming the youngest player to score and assist against Barcelona in the competition. Yamal's performance added to his tally of seven goals as a teenager in the Champions League proper.
