Monaco swiftly took the lead before 17-year-old Lamine Yamal, in front of NBA legend Michael Jordan, who watched on from the stands, brought 10-man Barca level and became the second-youngest goalscorer in the Champions League.

El gol del adolescente Lamine Yamal no pudo salvar a un Barcelona con 10 hombres que sucumbió 2-1 en su visita al Mónaco el jueves, poniéndole fin al arranque perfecto de temporada del club español. “El partido ha cambiado con la expulsión”, dijo el técnico azulgrana Hansi Flick. “Hemos perdido, pero continuaremos luchando”.

Barcelona star Marc-André ter Stegen has provided his take on the costly early moment which ultimately culminated in the Blaugrana being put to the sword for the first time this season.Barca, of

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said he is not worried about his side's performance despite the 2-1 defeat to Monaco in their Champions League opener on Thursday.

MONACO (AP) — Barcelona’s perfect start to the season ended with a 2-1 loss at Monaco in the revamped Champions League on Thursday, a defeat which happened after defender Eric Garcia was sent off after 11 minutes.