It finally happened! Barcelona scores a direct free-kick in the Champions League for the first time since Messi

The Matchday 8 Champions League clash against Copenhagen turned into a true celebration for fans at Camp Nou. In the 85th minute, Marcus Rashford made it a rout—4:1. This goal was special not only for its sheer beauty but also because it came from a direct free-kick.

Details: For Barcelona, this goal marked a historic end to a long-standing drought: the Blaugrana had not scored a free-kick goal in the Champions League for nearly seven years. The last time this feat was achieved was by the legendary Lionel Messi, more than five years ago—on May 1, 2019, in the memorable semi-final against Liverpool. Since then, not a single Barcelona player had managed to find the net from a direct set piece in Europe's premier club competition.

As of the 88th minute, the score remains 4:1 in favor of the Catalans.