FC Dynamo Kyiv faced group G leaders FC Barcelona away within the Champions League group stage matchday 3.
The White-Blues were approaching the game at the Camp Nou having very serious lineup issues. Beside injured players and suspended Sydorchuk, our team had a large group of performers who were tested positive for COVID-19. Thus Shabanov turned into left back while Andriyevskyi featured in the midfield.
In the 5th minute Popov fouled against Messi inside the box, referee awarded penalty for the home side and Leo converted from the spot.
In a couple of minutes Barca could increase the lead. Neshcheret parried the cross from Fati, Griezmann obtained the ball in a perfect position, but missed. Later Ruslan proved that he deserved being Dynamo keeper in this game. Fati, Messi and Pedri didn’t manage to send the ball past him before the break.
Dynamo had pretty good chances to equalize and Buialskyi had the best one. Vitaliy attempted with a header from inside the box, but ter Stegen parried the shot.
The second half started with another perfect opportunity for Dynamo. Tsyhankov was one-on-one with Barcelona keeper, but ter Stegen saved his team again. In a minute Kedziora scored with a header after cross from the corner flag, but it turned out the ball crossed the line in the air.
Later Rodrigues found Supriaha with a great pass and Vladyslav also appeared one-on-one with ter Stegen, but didn’t use his chance either. Meanwhile Neshcheret demonstrated his skills. He saved a perfect free kick attempt from Messi and Alba’s header. Still he didn’t cope with a header by Pique after cross from Fati – 2:0.
Being two goals behind Dynamo didn’t give up. Tsyhankov had another one-on-one chance and lost his duel again. But in the 75th minute Viktor hit the open goal after ter Stegen parried the shot from Verbic – 2:1.
Late in the game Dynamo tried to seal a draw, but didn’t manage to.
Champions League. Group G, matchday 3
FC Barcelona – FC Dynamo Kyiv – 2:1
Barcelona: ter Stegen, Dest, Pique, Alba, Busquets (Lenglet, 74), de Jong, Pjanic (Dembele, 60), Pedri (Alena, 83), Fati (Trincao, 74), Messi, Griezmann (Sergi Roberto, 60).
Dynamo: Neshcheret, Kedziora, Zabarnyi, Popov, Shabanov, Shepelev, Andriyevskyi, Tsyhankov, Rodrigues (de Pena, 71), Buialskyi (Liedniev, 86), Supriaha (Verbic, 71).
Goals: Messi (5, pen.), Pique (65) – Tsyhankov (75).
Booked: Buialskyi (70).
On November 4 FC Dynamo Kyiv will play the 2020/2021 Champions League group stage matchday 3 game. The White-Blues will face FC Barcelona away. Kick-off – 22:00 Kyiv time.
TEAMS’ PATH
- Having finished second in the UPL last season, Dynamo started the Champions League campaign with the third qualifying round. Mircea Lucescu’s men defeated AZ Alkmaar at the home ground (2:0) and then outplayed KAA Gent in two-match duel (2:1 away, 3:0 at home). In the group stage first game Dynamo lost against Juventus FC at home (0:2) and then drew against Ferencvarosi TC away (2:2).
- Barcelona finished second in the La Liga last season with Real Madrid five points in front. They started the Champions League group stage with two victories – against Ferencvarosi TC (5:1) and Juventus FC (2:0).
Lineup changes
Dynamo
- Following players have joined the team: Bohdan Liedniev (attacking midfielder), Olexandr Tymchyk (right back), Roman Vantukh (left back), Akhmed Alibekov (centre back), Gerson Rodrigues (forward), Vladyslav Supriaha (centre forward), Denys Harmash (midfielder), Tudor Baluta (supporting midfielder), Volodymyr Kostevych (left back), Clayton (forward).
- Following players have left the team: Josip Pivaric (left back), Ibrahim Kargbo (centre forward, loan move), Benito (forward, loan move), Mohammed Kadiri (supporting midfielder), Roman Vantukh (left back), Akhmed Alibekov (centre back), Serhiy Buletsa (attacking midfielder), Fran Sol (forward).
Barcelona
- Following players have joined the team: supporting midfielder Miralem Pjanic, right winger Trincao, right back Sergino Dest, supporting midfielder Mattheus Fernandes, attacking midfielder Pedri, attacking midfielder Philippe Coutinho (back after loan move).
- Following players have left the team: midfielder Arturo Vidal, right back Nelson Semedo, midfielder Ivan Rakitic, forward Luis Suarez, midfielder Arthur Melo.
LINEUP ISSUES
Dynamo
Dynamo have incredibly serious lineup troubles before the game against Barcelona. Mykyta Burda, Olexandr Tymchyk and Volodymyr Kostevych are injured, Serhiy Sydorchuk is suspended. A large group of players has been tested positive for COVID-19: Tudor Baluta, Denys Boiko, Heorhiy Bushchan, Denys Harmash, Mikkel Duelund, Olexandr Karavayev, Vitaliy Mykolenko, Heorhiy Tsytaishvili and Mykola Shaparenko.
Domestic leagues start
Dynamo have played 14 games in all competitions this season. In the UPL the White-Blues are first with 20 points. Besides they’ve defeated FC Shakhtar Donetsk in the Ukrainian Super Cup (3:1).
Barcelona have played eight games this season so far. They have only 8 points after six La Liga matchdays (12th place).
TECHNICAL DATA
FC Barcelona – FC Dynamo Kyiv
November 4, 22:00, Camp Nou
Broadcaster – Football 2 TV channel
Dynamo vs Barcelona in euro cups
1990/1991 Cup winners’ Cup
06.03.1991. Dynamo – Barcelona – 0:3
20.03.1991. Barcelona – Dynamo – 1:1
1991/1992 Champions’ Cup, quarterfinal
04.03.1992. Dynamo – Barcelona – 0:2
18.03.1992. Barcelona – Dynamo – 3:0
1993/1994 Champions League, round of 32
15.09.1993. Dynamo – Barcelona – 3:1
29.09.1993. Barcelona – Dynamo – 4:1
1997/1998 Champions League, group stage
22.10.1997. Dynamo – Barcelona – 3:0
05.11.1997. Barcelona – Dynamo – 0:4
2009/2010 Champions League, group stage
29.09.2009. Barcelona – Dynamo – 0:2
09.12.2009. Dynamo – Barcelona – 1:2
