Three talking points from Barcelona 4-1 Copenhagen

"And so it all came down to this. A final day Champions League shoot-out, where everything remained in play for many teams right up until the final kick of the last game. Barcelona knew what they had to do to at least be in the conversation for an automatic qualification spot on Wednesday night, so let's take a look at three talking points from the game..."

"It's becoming a bit of a problem now. Only Marseille and Ajax have conceded more than Barca's three goals in the opening 15 minutes of Champions League games this season. Whilst you have to give Copenhagen credit for their industry and finishing, it opens up a whole new conversation as to where the heads of Hansi Flick's players are at in the opening stages of certain matches."

"For a player that evokes very strong opinions from culers, Dani Olmo again showed what he was all about against Copenhagen. Long before he played that exquisite pass to Lamine Yamal in the lead up to Robert Lewandowski's 107th Champions League goal, his industry and willingness to break the lines was laudable. In many respects, it showed up the lack of effort from a number of his colleagues before the whistle went for half-time."

"Wasn't it great to see Marc Bernal out there and looking so at ease with the ball at his feet. He came on at half-time to replace a dizzy Eric Garcia and made a big difference. The elegant midfielder, kept things as simple as possible, didn't look to make any headlines, and was neat and tidy in his play. There was a calmness to the midfield when he came on that we've not often seen this season."

Final-day Champions League action left Barcelona needing specific results to remain in contention for automatic qualification. The team again conceded early, with three goals allowed inside the opening 15 minutes across the season, exposing worrying lapses and prompting boos at half-time. Copenhagen earned credit for industry and finishing, and Barcelona's opening-stage focus under Hansi Flick is questioned. Dani Olmo delivered industrious, line-breaking play and an exquisite pass to Lamine Yamal that led to Robert Lewandowski's 107th Champions League goal, highlighting his importance. Marc Bernal's half-time introduction steadied the midfield with neat, understated control that brought calm.

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