FC Barcelona News: 4 November 2026; Raphinha leads the way as Barça secure quality Champions League victory against Aston Villa

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FC Barcelona secured a 3-0 victory against Aston Villa in a Champions League match, with Raphinha scoring twice and Lamine Yamal scoring the other goal, according to a report by Barca Blaugranes on 4 November 2026. The win put Barça among the frontrunners in the Champions League table with nine points. Lamine Yamal's goal made him the top Champions League scorer under 20 years of age with 14 goals. Frenkie de Jong reached 300 appearances for FC Barcelona during the match.

Before the match, the stadium observed a minute's silence to pay tribute to CD Tenerife player Jesús de Miguel and the victims of a recent train accident in Urda, Spain. The match saw Rodri being substituted at halftime due to muscle discomfort, with Bernal replacing him, as reported by Mundo Deportivo.

After the match, Hansi Flick, the manager of FC Barcelona, commented on the team's defensive solidity and Raphinha's state of mind after being substituted. Flick noted that Raphinha wasn't angry about being substituted but had been affected by the incident in Tenerife, according to SPORT. Flick also expressed uncertainty about Rodri's physical condition ahead of the next match.