Raphinha Hat-Trick Powers Barcelona to a Dominant Win Over Bayern Munich
Raphinha delivered a stunning performance, netting a hat-trick as Barcelona cruised to a 4-1 victory over Bayern Munich on a thrilling Champions League night at the Estadio Lluis Companys.
Robert Lewandowski also got on the scoresheet, while Harry Kane’s lone strike for Bayern served only as a consolation.
Barcelona dominated much of the match, securing their second win in three group stage games in the new-look UEFA Champions League format. The Brazilian winger was in scintillating form, dismantling Bayern’s defense with his clinical finishing.
Lewandowski added to the tally, scoring against his former side, while Bayern Munich’s struggles continued as they suffered back-to-back defeats. Harry Kane equalized Raphinha’s opener but the Bavarians couldn’t match the might of the Blaugrana as they added three more goals.
With this victory, Barcelona now sits in a strong position with six points from their first three matches, while Bayern, uncharacteristically, finds themselves rooted in 23rd place with just three points.
This loss adds to the pressure on Bayern, as they look to turn their fortunes around and climb back into contention in the new, more competitive Champions League format. Meanwhile, Barcelona’s commanding win underlines their status as a top contender this season.