UCL: Club Brugge Holds Barcelona to 3-3 Draw in UEFA Champions League Thriller

Lamine Yamal's late show helps Barcelona rescue draw against Club Brugge

Barcelona's four-match winning streak away from home in the UEFA Champions League came to an end as they were held to a thrilling 3-3 draw by Club Brugge.

The Portuguese striker seemed to have drawn a penalty, but the VAR intervened, and the Catalans were reprieved...

Barcelona's four-match winning streak away from home in the UEFA Champions League came to an end as they were held to a thrilling 3-3 draw by spirited Club Brugge. The visitors were left reeling when Carlos Forbs exploited Barcelona's high defensive line, setting up Nicolo Tresoldi for a simple tap-in just six minutes into the match.

The draw was a remarkable result for Club Brugge, who showed their mettle against one of Europe's biggest clubs. Lamine Yamal's magical performance helped Barcelona salvage a point, as he played a key role in his team's comeback. Despite the draw, Barcelona remain in contention for the top spot in their group.

The Catalans sprang into action, with Ferran Torres swiftly capitalizing on the momentum by guiding a precise right-footed shot past Nordin Jackers just two minutes later, breathing life into Barcelona's campaign.

Six-goal thriller in Bruges 🔥#UCL pic.twitter.com/UTWabps3rJ

— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) November 5, 2025

The goal had a calming effect on Barcelona, allowing them to dictate the tempo of the game, and their relentless pressure soon yielded additional scoring opportunities. However, their defense faltered on a couple of occasions, most notably when Forbs left Barcelona's defenders in his wake after two long balls upfield from a Barcelona corner, and he expertly bent a left-foot shot past Wojciech Szczęsny to double Club Brugge's lead.

Jules Kounde's thunderous shot hit the bar with remarkable force as the game neared the 30-minute mark. Meanwhile, Marcus Rashford's industrious display kept Barcelona's goalkeeper on high alert, as the Catalan side continued to dominate possession and create scoring opportunities.

Despite their dominance, Club Brugge's play was characterized by neat and tidy passing, if not exactly spectacular flair. Aside from a glaring miss from Ferran Torres in the final minute of the half, they held their ground against Barcelona's attacks, weathering the storm until Anthony Taylor blew the whistle for halftime.

Club Brugge sprang into action immediately after the break, with Joaquin Seys getting behind the Barcelona defense. However, his left-footed shot was expertly blocked by Wojciech Szczesny, denying the home team an early advantage.

The momentum swung in Barcelona's favor as Lamine Yamal had a golden opportunity to level the score. Unfortunately, his shot flew straight into the arms of Nordin Jackers, who was left with no challenge to make the save.

The drama continued as Eric Garcia unleashed a powerful 30-yard drive that crashed against the crossbar. Barely had the echoes of that shot faded when Lamine Yamal produced a moment of brilliance, carving through the Club Brugge defense before finishing with the outside of his left foot.

Forbs spurned a glorious chance mere seconds after the restart, lofting his shot over the bar. Unfortunately for Barça, they failed to take heed, and Forbs promptly exploited the same defensive vulnerability, racing past the static defense to delicately chip the ball past Szczęszny's outstretched glove.

The Portuguese striker seemed to have drawn a penalty, but the VAR intervened, and the Catalans were reprieved. However, their chances of securing a win appeared to slip away with 13 minutes remaining when Lamine Yamal's attempted cross was inadvertently headed into the Brugge net by their top scorer, Christos Tzolis, in a stunning own goal.

2⚽️ + 🅰️ vs Barcelona. This guy is unreal! 😮‍💨 pic.twitter.com/k8F14Xiztc

— Club Brugge KV (@ClubBrugge) November 5, 2025

The own goal by the Greek striker was a gut-wrenching moment, but things took a turn for the worse when Romeo Vermant seemed to have scored the winning goal in stoppage time, only to be denied by VAR due to a contentious decision that he had tripped Szczesny before putting the ball in the net.

The result marked an impressive fifth consecutive home game without defeat in the competition for Club Brugge. Meanwhile, Barcelona failed to win their opening two away games in the UCL for the first time since the 2020/21 season, a setback that could prove costly in their bid for European glory