Raphinha delivered a masterful performance, netting a sensational hat-trick to lead Barcelona to a commanding 4-1 victory over Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League. This emphatic win ended Barca’s six-game losing streak against the German giants and made a bold statement about the team’s resurgence under former Bayern manager Hansi Flick.
The match began with a lightning-fast strike from Raphinha, who scored in under a minute after a swift counter-attack. His goal set the tone for Barcelona’s relentless and efficient play throughout the night. Although Harry Kane briefly leveled the score for Bayern, ex-Bayern forward Robert Lewandowski quickly restored Barca’s lead, finishing off a slick attacking move.
Barcelona continued to torment Bayern’s defense, and Raphinha added two more goals before the hour mark. Both were expertly finished after impressive assists from Marc Casado and young sensation Lamine Yamal, as Barca capitalized on breakaways to effectively put the game beyond reach.
Bayern struggled to respond and are now left with just three points from three games, sitting a lowly 23rd in the Champions League standings. In contrast, Barcelona’s dominant win sees them rise to 10th, as they continue to build momentum in their European campaign.
