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Champions League Group E: Pique strike secures crucial win for Barcelona

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October 20, 2021 FC Barcelona's Sergio Aguero in action with Dynamo Kyiv's Denys Garmash REUTERS

Gerard Pique scored the vital goal to earn Barcelona a nervy 1-0 win over Dynamo Kyiv in Champions League Group E on Wednesday and keep alive the Spanish side's hopes of reaching the knockout rounds.

Pique volleyed home Jordi Alba's cross in the 36th minute to register Barca's first goal of this season's competition and secure their first victory after 3-0 defeats by Bayern Munich and Benfica.

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