: The return leg on November 1 saw a definitive 4-0 win for the Blaugrana. Lionel Messi silenced any doubts by scoring a hat-trick , which included his 200th career goal for the club. This victory officially secured Barcelona’s place in the knockout stages. The Era of Lewandowski (2022)
The football story of is defined by two distinct eras in the UEFA Champions League , with each encounter serving as a showcase for legendary strikers at the peak of their powers. The Era of Messi (2011) Pilzno - Barcelona
: On October 19, Barcelona secured a steady 2-0 victory . While Andrés Iniesta scored a brilliant individual goal, the match was remembered for Plzeň's resilient defense and Lionel Messi's rare night of hitting the woodwork twice rather than the net. : The return leg on November 1 saw
In the autumn of 2011, the "Golden Era" Barcelona side, managed by Pep Guardiola, faced Plzeň for the first time. The Era of Lewandowski (2022) The football story