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Barcelona Thrash Feyenoord in Champions League as Demirovic Hits Stuttgart Hat-Trick
On Wednesday, Barcelona captain Raphinha scored twice as his side thrashed Feyenoord 5-1 in their opening Champions League fixture at Camp Nou, with the Brazilian forward striking in the third minute.
New signings Karim Adeyemi and Gabriel Jesus contributed to the dominant performance, with Adeyemi scoring in the 22nd minute and Jesus adding a late header in the 85th.
Lamine Yamal added Barcelona's fourth in the 77th minute, firing a free kick from 20 meters through a gap in the Feyenoord wall, showcasing the squad's offensive versatility.
Defending champion Paris Saint-Germain begins their title defense against Slovan Bratislava on Wednesday, while last season's runners-up Arsenal travel to face Napoli in evening fixtures.
Six-Time European champion Liverpool hosts Atletico Madrid, while Feyenoord coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst returned to Camp Nou where he won the 2006 Champions League title as a player.