Barcelona delivered an impressive performance, cruising to a 4-1 victory over Bayern Munich in their latest Champions League match held at the Estadi Olímpic. The standout player of the night was undoubtedly Raphinha, who showcased his exceptional talent by netting a remarkable hat-trick.
The Brazilian winger's early strike set the tone for the match, as he opened the scoring just 60 seconds into the game. Raphinha calmly slotted the ball past Bayern's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer after receiving a perfectly timed through ball from Fermin Lopez, sending the home crowd into a frenzy.
Bayern Munich, however, were not deterred and thought they had equalized when Harry Kane found the back of the net. Unfortunately for the visitors, VAR intervened to rule out the goal, much to the relief of the Barcelona fans.
Despite the setback, Kane eventually equalized for Bayern in the 18th minute, finding the net with a well-placed shot. However, Barcelona responded swiftly, with Robert Lewandowski scoring against his former club to restore the Catalans' lead just moments later.
Raphinha then took center stage, scoring his second goal just before halftime, capitalizing on a fantastic assist from Marc Casado to put Barcelona ahead 3-1. His hat-trick was completed in the 56th minute when he finished off another well-executed team move, this time involving the talented Lamine Yamal.
With this victory, Barcelona secured three crucial points, moving them to six points in their Champions League group, continuing their push for advancement in the tournament. The win also underscores their resurgence after an initial round defeat, positioning them as serious contenders in this year's competition.