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)
In the autumn of 2011, the "Golden Era" Barcelona side, managed by Pep Guardiola, faced Plzeň for the first time. Pilzno - Barcelona
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 football story of is defined by two
: 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. na Ridgewood - Nowy Dziennik : On October