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PRAGUE (AP) — Robert Lewandowski's second-half strike for Barcelona in the Champions League on Wednesday made it 15 consecutive seasons in which he's scored in Europe's elite club competition. The 37-year-old Poland international sealed Barcelona’s 4-2 win at Slavia Prague with a 71st-minute goal.
Newcastle United were comfortable 3-0 winners at home against PSV and boast the competition’s second-best defence behind Arsenal (two) with six goals conceded. At the other end, they are averaging more than two goals per game (16), with Anthony Gordon (six) and Harvey Barnes scoring 11 times between them.
Robert Lewandowski has joined Cristiano Ronaldo, Harry Kane and Neymar in an exclusive goal club. The prolific Polish striker was back on target for Barcelona in their Champions League clash with Slavia Prague.
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Beyond the importance of the 4-2 victory over Slavia Praha, Ronald Araujo’s appearance marked a special outing for the Uruguayan.The centre-back came on in the 79th minute, marking his return to
Barcelona overcame below freezing temperatures, a couple of gut punches and falling behind to defeat Slavia Prague 4–2 on Wednesday, keeping their hopes of qualifying directly to the Champions League round of 16 alive.
Fermin Lopez scores a brace, including a stunning curling effort as Barcelona beat Slavia Prague in a six-goal thriller, keeping the Spanish league leaders one place outside the top eight of the Champions League.
Barcelona will have to cope without Frenkie de Jong for their final Champions League group game due to suspension. The Dutchman was one of several players at risk of a ban, for yellow card accumulation, and picked up a second yellow card late in Wednesday’s win over Slavia Prague.