Monaco swiftly took the lead before 17-year-old Lamine Yamal, in front of NBA legend Michael Jordan, who watched on from the stands, brought 10-man Barca level and became the second-youngest goalscorer in the Champions League.

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has confessed his side simply did not deserve anything from their defeat to Monaco on Thursday.Perhaps the most in-form side heading into the opening round of Champions

Monaco quickly capitalized on their advantage with Maghnes Akliouche scoring shortly after the red card. Barcelona’s young star Lamine Yamal responded with a precise shot in the 28th minute, but George Ilenikhena later sealed the victory for Monaco with a goal in the latter stages of the match.