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Raphinha - Tallies assist among larger impactRaphinha assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Tuesday's 5-0 win versus Royal Antwerp.

ImpactRaphinha had a hand in his squads third goal of the match, as he let rip a shot from a sharp angle that deflected off the opposing Jelle Bataille into his own goal. Raphinha also assisted on Barcelona's fifth goal and Joao Felix's second goal of the match, as he delivered an accurate cross that Felix directed into the goal with a header.

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Ilkay Gundogan - Delivers assist in big winGundogan assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and seven corners in Tuesday's 5-0 victory versus Royal Antwerp.

ImpactGundogan got off to a strong start in his first Champions League match of the year, tallying one assist, which puts him on pace to surpass his total of two from his previous UCL season. Gundogan also completed a whopping 100 passes and won one tackle in the match.

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Gavi - Nets one in big winGavi scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Tuesday's 5-0 victory versus Royal Antwerp. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 36th min...

ImpactGavi netted the first Champions League goal of his career, as he fired a shot from the center of the box to the top left corner of the goal, after receiving the assist from Robert Lewandowski. Gavi was then subbed out minutes later and was allowed to enjoy the rest of the match from the sidelines. Not typically a big scorer, it was a welcome sight for his teammates to see him net such a beautiful goal, after he also did his job in the midfield with 73 completed passes in the match.

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Robert Lewandowski - Scores once in blowout winLewandowski scored one goal and assisted once from six shots and two chances created in Tuesday's 5-0 win versus Royal Antwerp.

ImpactLewandowski registered his 100th goal in European competition, joining the illustrious company of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, as the only three players to reach that mark. Lewandowski's goal came in the 19th minute, assisted by Joao Felix, giving his side a 2-0 lead and a great boost of momentum at such an early point in the match. Lewandowski has historically been great in Champions League and is already off to a glowing start, looking primed to lead his team forward.

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Joao Felix - Scores brace in blowout winFelix scored two goals and assisted once from two shots and one chance created in Tuesday's 5-0 victory against Royal Antwerp.

ImpactFelix got the party started early, scoring in the 11th minute on his team's first attempt of the match. He hardly let the momentum die down before assisting on Barcelona's second goal in the 19th minute, as he set up Robert Lewandowski on the right side. Felix continued to press on the attack and broke through for his second goal of the game with a header from the left side of the goal in the 66th minute. He was then subbed out in the 68th minute, as his squad rested on a comfortable 5-0 lead.

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Marc-Andre Ter Stegen - Clean Sheet in blowout winter Stegen recorded one save and secured a clean sheet in Tuesday's 5-0 win over Royal Antwerp.

Impactter Stegen did not have to work too hard in order to walk away with the clean sheet in his Champions League season debut. The opponent only managed three shot attempts in the match, one of which required ter Stegen's attention. This marks the second consecutive clean sheet for the keeper and the second consecutive 5-0 win for Barcelona, after a blowout win in their most recent match in La Liga. The next Champions League competition for Barcelona will be on October 4, against FC Porto.

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Alejandro Balde - Signs extension with clubBalde agreed to terms on a contract extension with Barcelona on Wednesday that will keep him at the club through 2028.

ImpactBalde has started all but one of Barcelona's La Liga and UCL clashes this season in which he registered 13 crosses (two accurate), seven clearances and one shot (off target). The left-back should be cemented in the starting XI but could occasionally be rested as a substitute given the club's busy schedule.

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