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After over a decade, the two clubs met again in the 2022/23 Champions League group stage, a "Group of Death" that also included Bayern Munich and Inter Milan. na Ridgewood - Nowy Dziennik

: The return leg on November 1 saw a definitive 4-0 win for the Blaugrana. Lionel Messi silenced any doubts by scoring a hat-trick , which included his 200th career goal for the club. This victory officially secured Barcelona’s place in the knockout stages. The Era of Lewandowski (2022) Pilzno - Barcelona

In the autumn of 2011, the "Golden Era" Barcelona side, managed by Pep Guardiola, faced Plzeň for the first time. After over a decade, the two clubs met

The football story of is defined by two distinct eras in the UEFA Champions League , with each encounter serving as a showcase for legendary strikers at the peak of their powers. The Era of Messi (2011) This victory officially secured Barcelona’s place in the

: On October 19, Barcelona secured a steady 2-0 victory . While Andrés Iniesta scored a brilliant individual goal, the match was remembered for Plzeň's resilient defense and Lionel Messi's rare night of hitting the woodwork twice rather than the net.