Gabriel Jesus enjoyed a memorable home debut for Barcelona, scoring at Camp Nou in a 5-1 Champions League win over Feyenoord. The former Arsenal forward matched Brazilian legend Rivaldo's record in Europe's premier club competition after finding the net only minutes after coming off the bench. After the game, the 29-year-old spoke about the emotion of realising a lifelong dream in front of a packed stadium.

On a big European night at Camp Nou, Barcelona maintained their superb run in the UEFA Champions League with an emphatic 5-1 victory over Feyenoord. Raphinha struck twice, while Karim Adeyemi and Lamine Yamal also scored stunning goals, before Gabriel Jesus completed the rout late in the contest.

In only his second appearance since joining from Arsenal, the 29-year-old was sent on from the bench in the latter stages for his European debut with the Blaugrana. Almost immediately after entering the pitch, the Brazilian forward met a cushioned delivery from Yamal and guided a header into the net with his very first touch at the stadium.

The rapid goal led Jesus to produce his trademark celebration in front of the home fans, putting the finishing touch on a dominant display by the Catalan side on one of the biggest stages in European football.

Looking back on his dream start in front of the Barcelona supporters, the Brazilian attacker admitted that opening his account at Camp Nou gave him a feeling unlike anything else he has experienced in his career.

"I had the same feeling as when I scored my first professional goal. It’s a different kind of emotion," Jesus told reporters after the match. "My first goal at a full Camp Nou, something I had always imagined, and I’ve already been able to achieve it in my second match for the club."

Jesus' goal took his Champions League tally to 27, drawing him level with Rivaldo - who also played for Palmeiras and Barcelona - among Brazil's leading scorers in the competition. He moved ahead of Real Madrid's Rodrygo, who has 26 goals and is recovering from knee surgery that is expected to keep him out until 2027.

Speaking about being mentioned alongside his celebrated compatriot Rivaldo, Jesus said: "Rivaldo is an extraordinary player, an idol of this club and someone I’ve always admired on the pitch. It’s a pleasure to share this list with great names from our history, with so many geniuses and stars that only Brazil can produce, each in their own era and period playing in the Champions League."

The competition carries major personal significance for the 29-year-old, who is still motivated to win the trophy after suffering previous heartbreaks. On his ambitions, Jesus said: "I really like playing in this competition. Last year I fell just short and I hope this season will be different."

After losing the 2021 final with Manchester City against Chelsea and then being part of Arsenal's penalty shoot-out defeat to Luis Enrique's PSG in Budapest last May, Jesus is determined to change his story in Europe. His instant impact at Barcelona suggests the start of a new chapter in which he could become an important figure in their push for continental glory.