Barcelona, led by captain Raphinha’s hat-trick, secured a resounding 4-1 victory over Bayern Munich in the Champions League. The match, which took place on Wednesday, ended a nearly decade-long winless streak for Barcelona against the German powerhouse. Raphinha’s impressive performance began just over a minute into the game, when he received a precise pass from Fermin Lopez, beat the offside trap, rounded Manuel Neuer, and tapped the ball into an empty net. Bayern equalized with a volley from Harry Kane in the 18th minute, but Robert Lewandowski’s goal in the 36th minute, following a defensive error by Bayern, restored Barcelona’s lead. Raphinha then scored two more goals in the 56th and 59th minutes from quick counter-attacks, securing a significant win for Barcelona. This victory places Barcelona ninth in the Champions League standings with six points from three games, while Bayern, with three points after two consecutive defeats, is in 23rd place.
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