Bayern Munich Obliterate Barcelona 8-2 in Historic Champions League Rout

Blaugrana Suffer Humiliating Defeat, Conceding Eight Goals for the First Time in 74 Years

In an astonishing display of attacking brilliance, FC Bayern Munich annihilated FC Barcelona 8-2 in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League on Friday. The victory marks the first time that Barcelona have conceded eight goals in a competitive match since 1946, when they lost 8-0 to Sevilla in the Copa del Rey.

Hans-Dieter Flick's Bayern side became the first team in Champions League history to score eight goals in a knockout match, leaving Barcelona reeling in disbelief. The German champions dominated from start to finish, with Thomas Müller scoring twice and Philippe Coutinho, Robert Lewandowski, Ivan Perišić, Serge Gnabry, Joshua Kimmich, and Alphonso Davies all getting on the scoresheet.

Barcelona, who have been crowned European champions five times, were simply outclassed by Bayern's relentless attacking prowess. Lionel Messi scored twice for the Catalan giants, but it was a mere consolation as Bayern tore through their defense with ease.

The result is a major blow to Barcelona's hopes of winning a sixth Champions League title, while Bayern look poised to lift the trophy for the first time since 2013. The German giants will face either Manchester City or Olympique Lyonnais in the semi-finals, while Barcelona's European campaign comes to an abrupt and humiliating end.