Three things you might have missed from Barcelona 6-1 Olympiacos | OneFootball

Barcelona bounced back in style in the Champions League, cruising to a dominant 6-1 win over Olympiacos at Montjuic.

The victory brought renewed energy and confidence to Hansi Flick’s side ahead of the high-profile El Clasico at the Bernabéu.

While the team has struggled with consistency in recent weeks, last night’s performance was powered by the brilliance of Fermin Lopez, whose hat-trick was the highlight of the evening.

The Greek side tried to put up a fight in the first half, but a controversial sending-off and a decisive penalty converted by Lamine Yamal shifted the momentum firmly in Barcelona’s favour.

After that, Barça appeared unstoppable. Marcus Rashford, playing as a number 9 due to Ferran Torres’ absence, scored twice, further cementing his impressive scoring streak.

Despite the emphatic scoreline, Barcelona’s performance was not without its moments of unpredictability, as several notable incidents caught the attention of fans and are worth highlighting.

Lamine Yamal wants more

Lamine Yamal has been a key figure in Barcelona’s attacking setup, and his recent performances have made it clear that he wants more responsibility.

Having returned to action against Girona last weekend, he was on the scoresheet once again against Olympiacos.

In the 68th minute, he calmly converted a penalty, but instead of coming off immediately as planned, Yamal approached Hansi Flick and said, “Wait, don’t substitute me, I want to keep playing a bit longer.”

Flick eventually brought him off about fifteen minutes later to manage his workload ahead of the anticipated clash against Real Madrid.

As he left the pitch, the youngster shared a brief, reassuring exchange with his coach, who said, “Calm down… you’ll play on Sunday.”

A subtle personal touch

Off the pitch, Yamal’s personal life has also been making headlines.

The Barcelona star’s relationship with Argentinian rapper Nicki Nicole has caught public attention, and he hasn’t shied away from showing affection.

After scoring against Olympiacos, he sent a warm kiss towards Nicole.

Later, he shared a sweet post on Instagram featuring Nicole and his younger brother, further highlighting his close bonds outside football.

Fermin joins Barcelona’s European legends

Fermin Lopez had a night to remember in the Champions League, scoring three crucial goals against a resilient Olympiacos side.

Fermin Lopez scored a hat-trick against Olympiacos. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

The 22-year-old midfielder’s hat-trick helped Barcelona secure a commanding win, but it also placed him in an elite category of Spanish players.

With this feat, Fermin matched the accomplishments of only two other Spanish Barça players in European Cup history, namely, Charly Rexach in 1974 against Feyenoord and Angel ‘Pichi’ Alonso in 1986 against Gothenburg.

The young star now has five goals for the season, equalling Ferran Torres’ tally and just one behind the club’s current top scorer, Marcus Rashford.

Barcelona’s 6-1 triumph over Olympiacos was not just a display of firepower; it also highlighted character, determination, and moments of personal flair that make the squad more than just a collection of players.

With El Clasico on the horizon, performances like these will be crucial if Barcelona are to reclaim supremacy in Spain and make a strong statement in Europe.