Monaco 2-1 Barcelona: George Ilenikhena scores as 10-man Barca beaten in Champions League

Monaco cause major upset at Nou Camp

Barcelona's losing streak continues

Monaco pulled off a shock 2-1 victory over Barcelona in the Champions League on Wednesday, with George Ilenikhena scoring the winning goal in the 90th minute.

The result leaves Barcelona bottom of Group E, with just one point from their opening three games.

Monaco dominated the match from start to finish, and they took the lead in the 18th minute when Wissam Ben Yedder headed home from a corner.

Barcelona levelled in the 59th minute through Gerard Pique, but Monaco restored their lead just two minutes later when Ilenikhena finished off a counter-attack.

Barcelona were reduced to 10 men in the 80th minute when Ousmane Dembele was sent off for a second bookable offense.

The result is a major upset, and it leaves Barcelona's Champions League hopes hanging in the balance.

## What went wrong for Barcelona?

There were a number of factors that contributed to Barcelona's defeat.

• Poor defending: Barcelona's defense was shaky throughout the match, and they were often caught out by Monaco's quick attackers.
• Lack of creativity: Barcelona struggled to create chances in attack, and they were often forced to rely on long balls.
• Individual errors: Barcelona made a number of individual errors, which cost them the match.

## What does the result mean for Barcelona?

The result leaves Barcelona bottom of Group E, with just one point from their opening three games.

Barcelona's hopes of reaching the knockout stages are now hanging in the balance.

They will need to win their remaining three group games, and they will also need other results to go their way.

## What's next for Barcelona?

Barcelona will be looking to bounce back from their defeat when they face Atletico Madrid in La Liga on Saturday.

They will then face Viktoria Plzen in the Champions League on October 25.