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Royal Antwerp salvaged some pride on their way out of the UEFA Champions League by overcoming a much-changed Barcelona side 3-2.
17-year-old forward George Ilenikhena scored the winner as underdogs Royal Antwerp defeated Barcelona 3-2.
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How it happened
The home team capitalized on an early mistake, as Arthur Vermeeren capitalized on a miscontrol by Oriol Romeu to score.
Despite Barcelona leveling with a goal from Ferran Torres, Antwerp regained the lead through Vincent Janssen after a turnover.
Sergi Roberto's red card was downgraded to yellow after VAR review.
Barcelona equalized in stoppage time, but Antwerp launched a counterattack, and George Ilenikhena sealed the win, marking a fifth straight victory for Antwerp at Bosuilstadion.
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