FC Barcelona continues to thrive under the leadership of their new coach, Hansi Flick, who joined this summer. The Catalans secured another resounding victory on Wednesday, defeating Red Star Belgrade 5-2 in the fourth round of the Champions League.

In an impressive streak, the Blaugranas have now chalked up their seventh consecutive win, scoring at least three goals in each match.

This latest triumph owes much to the double from Robert Lewandowski and, notably, to Jules Koundé, who delivered a spectacular hat-trick of assists. The French defender has been in formidable form, crucial in this victory by setting up goals for Lewandowski, Raphinha, and Fermín López.

With these three assists, Koundé becomes the fifth defender to achieve such a feat in the history of the Champions League, and the first French player to do so since Ousmane Dembélé in 2016.