 Barcelona on the verge of missing out on the Champions League

Barcelona is currently on the verge of another UEFA Champions League group phase departure after a 3-3 tie at home against Group C competitors Inter Milan.

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Despite two late goals from Robert Lewandowski, the hosts surrendered in the 2nd quarter, failing to find a vital victory in Catalonia.

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Xavi's side emerged to be on the verge of win after Ousmane Dembele's first-half shot on target, but Inter rallied brilliantly after the break, with goals from Nicolo Barella.

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Barcelona avoided defeat on the night thanks to two compensators from Lewandowski, either side of a cool and collected finish from Robin Gosens, but they will be removed if Inter win either of their final two group matches.

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The inquest into Barcelona's downfall at Camp Nou is probably to include a few harsh reality checks for their seasoned players.

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On the night, Xavi chose to keep Gerard Pique in center back, with team captain Sergio Busquets anchoring the midfield.

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Nicolo Barella captured Pique off guard for Inter's first equaliser, while Busquets was also too slow in control in the lead up to Lautaro Martinez's goal.

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Busquets was connected then after, with Pique having to scrape through the 90 minutes, and the pair appear to be nearing the end of their careers with Barcelona.

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The Astros win Game 1 after Yordan Alvarez hits a three-run walk-off

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