Barcelona secured a 1-0 victory against FC Porto in their second UEFA Champions League group stage match, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal in added time of the first half.
The game witnessed various dramatic moments, including Lamine Yamal falling ill, Robert Lewandowski sustaining an injury, and a penalty decision in favor of Barcelona that was later overturned following VAR intervention.
The penalty incident involved Barcelona’s Joao Cancelo, who appeared to use his hand to stop a Porto attacking opportunity. Cancelo, who received a yellow card early in the game, commented on the incident, stating that VAR made the decision clearer, even though it remains the decision of one person.
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Despite the early yellow card affecting his performance, Cancelo emphasized the importance of securing the 6/6 points and not conceding a goal. While expressing happiness about playing for Barcelona, he criticized the match official, claiming he was not good during the game.
Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo acknowledged the significance of playing alongside Cancelo and Jules Kounde, emphasizing the importance of adding a player like Cancelo to the team. Araujo highlighted the team’s improvement, stating that in previous years, they would have lost a game like this. In the 73rd minute, Araujo needed medical attention but mentioned it was just a cramp.
