{
  "id": 18032864,
  "title": "Yamal, Raphinha fire Barcelona past Aston Villa in Champions League",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/yamal-raphinha-fire-barcelona-past-aston-villa-in-champions-league",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-03T22:59:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/11/1570223/yamal-raphinha-fire-barcelona-past-aston-villa-champions-league"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Barcelona secured a 3-0 victory over Aston Villa in the Champions League, ending the English side's perfect start to the competition. Lamine Yamal scored the opening goal for Barcelona in the seventh minute, capitalizing on a poor pass from Joao Gomes. Raphinha doubled Barcelona's lead in the second half, showcasing his impressive goal-scoring form. The match took place on a rainy day, with Villa facing a challenging start to the Champions League campaign. The Champions League anthem was played in remembrance of Tenerife striker Jesus De Miguel, who passed away after an on-pitch collision. Raphinha honored the late player's family with his performance. Villa captain John McGinn, who had only once visited Camp Nou as an eight-year-old, praised Barcelona's ability to keep Villa at bay and defended the team's compact defense. Barcelona extended their winning streak in the Champions League with a clean sheet, while Villa struggled to break through the Catalan giants' defense.",
  "summary": "BARCELONA: Raphinha struck twice to propel Barcelona to a 3-0 Champions League win over visitors Aston Villa on Tuesday, ending the English side’s perfect start to the competition.",
  "key_points": [
    "Lamine Yamal scores first goal in 7th minute",
    "Raphinha adds second goal in second half",
    "Tribute to Jesus De Miguel during anthem"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "CNET",
        "title": "Barcelona vs. Aston Villa: Livestream Champions League Soccer From Anywhere",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/barcelona-vs-aston-villa-livestream-champions-league-soccer-from",
        "published": "2026-11-03T18:50:11.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}