A late goal from 17-year-old George Ilenikhena gave Royal Antwerp their maiden UEFA Champions League 2023-24 Group Stage victory and pushed FC Barcelona to their second defeat in three games. With both assured of their final positions, Antwerp and Barcelona played out a Wednesday-night thriller, with the minnows edging the giants 3-2. Barcelona, nonetheless, qualified for the knockouts as group winners.
A late goal from 17-year-old George Ilenikhena gave Royal Antwerp their maiden UEFA Champions League 2023-24 Group Stage victory and pushed FC Barcelona to their second defeat in three games. With both assured of their final positions, Antwerp and Barcelona played out a Wednesday-night thriller, with the minnows edging the giants 3-2. Barcelona, nonetheless, qualified for the knockouts as group winners.