"Club Brugge were denied a famous victory over Barcelona after Romeo Vermant's stoppage-time effort was ruled out by Anthony Taylor to ensure a thrilling Champions League encounter finished 3-3. Hansi Flick's Barcelona struggled throughout a pulsating contest in Belgium and were forced to level on three occasions. Nicola Tresoldi put Brugge ahead early on before Ferran Torres levelled but Carlos Forbs' first goal made sure it was 2-1 to the hosts at the break."
"Flick struck with the same lineup which got the better of Elche by a 3-1 score on Saturday, but within six minutes the visitors were behind. A blistering attack saw Forbs burst away down the right and square for Tresoldi to poke beyond Szczesny. The goal was eventually awarded after a lengthy VAR check for offside but Barça got back on level terms just over two minutes later. Barcelona this time beat the offside trap with Fermín López sent away and able to clip into the path of Torres, who steered home for his seventh goal of the campaign."
The match ended 3-3 after a dramatic late moment when Romeo Vermant's stoppage-time finish was ruled out by referee Anthony Taylor following VAR intervention. Brugge took an early lead through Nicola Tresoldi, Barcelona equalised via Ferran Torres, and Carlos Forbs put Brugge ahead with a composed finish. Lamine Yamal levelled with a spectacular strike, then Forbs scored again before a Yamal cross deflected into Christos Tzolis's net as an own goal. Barcelona endured an unsettled build-up including a fan bus fire, and the result intensified questions around Hansi Flick's position.
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