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Renato Gonçalves Renato Goncalves is the deputy manager of Barca Blaugranes and has been writing for the site since all the way back in 2014. He’s a massive sports fan and has been crazy about Barcelona ever since Rivaldo scored that bicycle kick in 2001.
FC Barcelona 3-0 Aston Villa: Three goals, three points - FC BarcelonaGoals from Lamine Yamal and Raphinha (2) make it nine points in the Champions League and a place among the frontrunners in the table.
Lamine Yamal top Champions League scorer under 20 years of age - FC BarcelonaThe Barça forward now has 14 goals in the competition, more than any other player before their 20th birthday.
Frenkie de Jong reaches 300 appearances for FC Barcelona - FC BarcelonaDutch midfielder reaches the round figure in the victory against Aston Villa.
Emotional minute’s silence - FC BarcelonaBefore kick off against Aston Villa, the stadium paid tribute to CD Tenerife player Jesús de Miguel and the victims of the recent train accident in Urda, Spain.
Rodri, substituted due to muscle discomfort - Mundo DeportivoThe Barcelona midfielder felt pain in the affected area, told Flick, and was substituted by Bernal at halftime.
Hansi Flick: “Raphinha wasn’t angry about being substituted; he has been deeply affected by what happened in Tenerife” - SPORTThe manager highlights the team’s defensive solidity following the win against Aston Villa, though he remains uncertain about Rodri’s physical condition ahead of the next match.