The Digest: Barcelona staged a dramatic second-half comeback to beat Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1 at the Camp Nou, with unlikely hero Jules Kounde scoring two headers to secure a vital Champions League victory. The turnaround was sparked by halftime substitute Marcus Rashford, whose immediate influence on the left flank transformed the game after a flat first-half performance.
Key Points:
- Barcelona came from behind to win 2-1 after conceding first at Camp Nou
- Jules Kounde scored both goals with headers, becoming the first Barça player to score two headers in a Champions League match
- Marcus Rashford, brought on at halftime, provided the assist for the equalizer and revitalized the attack
- Frankfurt took a shock lead through Ansgar Knauff in the first half
- The victory keeps Barcelona’s hopes of automatic Champions League qualification alive
- Manager Hansi Flick’s tactical change at halftime proved decisive
- Youngster Lamine Yamal provided an assist but will miss the next match due to suspension
Sources: GOAL, Sky Sports