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Barcelona's Ousmane Dembele celebrates scoring their fifth goal. Reuters
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Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring a penalty against Ferencvaros in Barca's 5-1 win at Camp Nou. He became the first player to score in 16 consecutive Champions League seasons. AFP
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Barcelona's Lionel Messi scores from the penalty spot. AP
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Lionel Messi during the match. Reuters
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Ansu Fati, left, celebrates with teammate Francisco Trincao after scoring the second. EPA
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Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman during match. EPA
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Barcelona's Philippe Coutinho celebrates his side's third goal. AP
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Swiss referee Sandro Schaerer shows Gerard Pique the red card. EPA
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Ferencvaros' Ukrainian midfielder Ihor Kharatin scores from the penalty spot. AFP
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Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman gives directions to his players. AP
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Barcelona's Pedri celebrates scoring their fourth goal with Lionel Messi. Reuters
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Pedri celebrates scoring their fourth goal. Reuters
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Barcelona's Ousmane Dembele celebrates scoring their fifth goal. Reuters
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Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring a penalty against Ferencvaros in Barca's 5-1 win at Camp Nou. He became the first player to score in 16 consecutive Champions League seasons. AFP
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Barcelona's Lionel Messi scores from the penalty spot. AP
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Lionel Messi during the match. Reuters
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Ansu Fati, left, celebrates with teammate Francisco Trincao after scoring the second. EPA
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Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman during match. EPA
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Barcelona's Philippe Coutinho celebrates his side's third goal. AP
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Swiss referee Sandro Schaerer shows Gerard Pique the red card. EPA
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Ferencvaros' Ukrainian midfielder Ihor Kharatin scores from the penalty spot. AFP
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Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman gives directions to his players. AP
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Barcelona's Pedri celebrates scoring their fourth goal with Lionel Messi. Reuters
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Pedri celebrates scoring their fourth goal. Reuters
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Barcelona's Ousmane Dembele celebrates scoring their fifth goal. Reuters
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