Raphinha scores hat-trick as Hansi Flick’s Barcelona gets vengeance against Bayern in the Champions League

BARCELONA, SPAIN – OCTOBER 23: Raphinha of FC Barcelona poses for a photo with the PlayStation Player Of The Match award and match ball after his hat-trick during the team’s victory in the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD3 match between FC Barcelona and FC Bayern Munchen at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on October 23, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)

In perhaps the best game in the Champions League today, Raphinha stole the show with a stunning hat-trick (1’ , 45’ , and 56’) as Barcelona defeated Bayern Munich 4-1 in one of the most surprising results of this round. The Brazilians performance was nothing short of spectacular, marking his a memorable milestone as he scored his hat-trick on his 100th game with the club.

Lewandowski added to the scoresheet against his former side in the 39th minute, completing the Culér scoring. Although Harry Kane managed to pull one back for the visitors in the 18th minute.

This match highlighted Raphinha’s impressive form this season, bringing his tally of 9 goals and 8 assists for FC Barcelona in the 2024/25 season. His contributions have been crucial in matches against Valencia ( one assist), Rayo Vallecano (one assist), Villareal (one assist, three goals), Young Boys(one assist one goal), Alaves(two goals), Sevilla(two assists), Bayern Munich(three goals).

This victory marked a significant moment for Barcelona, as it was their first win against Bayern Munich in almost 8 and a half years.

Hansi Flick, who was Bayern’s boss during their 8-2 triumph over Barcelona in the singled leg quarterfinals of the 2020 Champions League has now taken vengeance against his former club. Interesting, he is among the nominees for the LaLiga Coach  of the Month for October.

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