Barcelona Wins Again in Champions League
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Barcelona played Galatasaray in the Champions League. This is a big football competition in Europe. The game was the second match of the season for both teams.
At first, Barcelona had a small scare. The game was hard for a short time. But then Barcelona played very well. They scored many goals and won the match easily.
People say Barcelona played a 'festival' of football. This means they played in a very exciting and good way. Fans were happy with the result.
After the game, Barcelona's president Joan Laporta spoke to the media. He said Barcelona plays the best football in Europe. He also said this means they play the best football in the world.
Barcelona now has a perfect record in the competition. This means they won all their games so far. Many fans are excited to see what happens next.
Vocabulary7 words
- Champions League
- a big football competition between top teams in Europe
- football
- a sport played with a ball and two teams
- scare
- a short moment of worry or fear
- festival
- here, a show of very good and exciting play
- president
- the top leader of a club or group
- media
- TV, radio, and news people
- perfect record
- winning every single game so far
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Answer key
1. Galatasaray 2. With a small scare 3. True
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Barcelona played Galatasaray in the _____ League.
This is a big _____ competition in Europe.
At first, Barcelona had a small _____.
But then Barcelona played very _____.
They scored many _____ and won the match easily.
People say Barcelona played a '_____' of football.
Barcelona's _____ Joan Laporta spoke to the media.
He said Barcelona plays the best football in _____.
Barcelona now has a perfect _____ in the competition.
This means they won all their games so _____.
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