Barcelona marked their entrance into the Champions League this season with a resounding 4-0 victory against Ajax Amsterdam. Lionel Messi delivered a remarkable performance, securing a hat-trick and joining Cristiano Ronaldo in the early competition for top scorer.
Messi showcased his brilliance with a stunning free-kick in the first half, and Neymar contributed with an assist for Pique’s goal, sealing the victory. In the other match of the group, AC Milan defeated Celtic 2-0, with Ghanaian Sulley Muntari finding the net.