Dynamo Kiev vs Barcelona: Martin Braithwaite scores brace in 4-0 win

Dynamo Kiev vs Barcelona: Martin Braithwaite scores brace in 4-0 win

- Dynamo Kiev vs Barcelona ended 4-0 in favour of Ronald Koeman's side at the Stadion NSK Olimpiyskiy

- Barca were without Messi and De Jong but they recorded a comprehensive over the Ukrainian side

- La Blaugrana remain on top of Group G as Juventus stay in second position despite beating Ferenvaros by 2-1

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Barcelona did not have much problem to do when they dispatched Dynamo Kiev by 2-0 in the Champions League Group G cracker.

Sergino Dest, Martin Braithwaite's brace and Antoine Griezmann's goal ensured Barca continued their perfect run in the competition.

Lionel Mess and Frenkie de Jong were rested for the fixture as six new players were brought into the starting XI against the Ukrainian side.

Dynamo Kiev vs Barcelona: Martin Braithwaite scores brace in 4-0 win
Dynamo Kiev vs Barcelona: Martin Braithwaite scores brace in 4-0 win. Photo by Photo by Stanislav Vedmid
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Ronald Koeman's men had a shaky start into the match as Dynamocreated a couple of decent chances but were wasteful in front of goal.

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But right at the start of the second period, La Blaugrana started the game on a bright note as Dest made it 1-0 courtesy of an assist from Braithwaite in the 52nd minute.

The lead was doubled five minutes later as Oscar Mingueza flicked on a header from corner kick for Braitwaith to steer in at the near post. 2-0 it was to Barca.

Braithwaite won a penalty in the 69th minute and converted the resulting spot-kick to complete his brace and make it 3-0.

Substitute Griezmann sealed it for Barcelona in the second minute of the 90 as the Frenchman's shot found the roof of the net from a Jordi Alba's assist.

La Blaugrana continued their dominance in Group G as Juventus narrowly defeated Hungarian side Ferenvaros by 2-1.

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported that Man City have put up a strategy that will see them earn hugely from Lionel Messi if the Argentine star joins the Etihad outfit next summer, Daily Mail.

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Attempts to land the 33-year-old when he officially submitted his transfer request back in the summer proved abortive.

But being the favourites to land the five-time Ballon d'Or winner, there are plans lined-up by City Football Group (CFG) to discuss an association with Messi for the next ten years.

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