Barcelona Suffers 3-2 Defeat to Royal Antwerp in Final UEFA Champions League Group Stage Match

In their last UEFA Champions League group stage match, Barcelona faced a setback, falling 3-2 against Royal Antwerp.

Despite already securing a spot in the round of 16, Xavi Hernandez's team delivered an unconvincing performance on Wednesday night.

The match began with Barcelona conceding an early goal just two minutes in, courtesy of Vermeeren. Ferran Torres managed to equalize for Barcelona in the 35th minute, but Royal Antwerp regained the lead at 2-1 in the 56th minute through Janssen's goal.

Xavi Hernandez's team appeared to salvage a draw with M. Guiu's 90+1' goal, only for Antwerp to respond swiftly with their third goal a minute later, scored by Ilenikhena, securing a 3-2 victory.

Barcelona concluded their group stage campaign at the top with 12 points, level with Porto. Meanwhile, Royal Antwerp ended at the bottom, securing their only win against Barcelona while losing the other five matches.

*Goals:*

- Vermeeren (Royal Antwerp) - 2'

- Ferran Torres (Barcelona) - 35'

- Janssen (Royal Antwerp) - 56'

- M. Guiu (Barcelona) - 90+1'

- Ilenikhena (Royal Antwerp) - 90+2'