Barcelona's UEFA Champions League journey started off on a rough note as they fell 2-1 to AS Monaco at the Stade Louis II. The night took an early turn when defender Eric Garcia was sent off just 11 minutes into the game, leaving Barça to battle with 10 men for the majority of the match.
😱 The drama unfolded when Garcia received a straight red card for a foul on Monaco's Takumi Minamino, who was racing towards goal after a miscommunication between Garcia and goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen. \"We didn't understand each other in that moment, I feel bad for Eric,\" Ter Stegen told Movistar Plus. \"We played 80 minutes with one less. It's a football thing. The defeat hurts, because with 10 men on the pitch we gave our all and tried to get a point.\"
Monaco capitalized quickly on their numerical advantage, with Maghnes Akliouche firing a low shot into the net just five minutes after the red card. But Barcelona showed resilience! 💪 Youngster Lamine Yamal brought the score level in the 28th minute with a fantastic finish from the edge of the penalty area, giving fans hope for a comeback.
Despite their efforts, the energy-sapped Barcelona couldn't fend off Monaco's persistent attacks. The hosts ultimately secured the win, handing Barça a disappointing start to their Champions League campaign. But hey, it's just the beginning! There's plenty of football left to play, and Barcelona will surely bounce back. 🔵🔴
Stay tuned for more Champions League action, and keep cheering for your favorite teams! 🙌
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Ten-man Barcelona lose 2-1 to Monaco in UEFA Champions League opener
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