The Brazilian winger, who entered the match wearing the captain’s armband, staged a real benefit performance on the field
The match of the third round took place Champions League 2024/25 — Barcelona confidently beat at home Bavaria (4:1).
The scoring was opened already in the 1st minute – Rafinha scored. Bayern restored the status quo in the middle of the half – Serge Gnabry crossed from the left flank, and Harry Kane gave Iñaki Pena no chance.
Barcelona took the lead again in the 36th minute through the efforts of Lewandowski, who had Fermin roll the ball into an empty net. Just before the break, Flick’s men scored for the third time – Raphinha moved from the left flank to the center and brilliantly fired into the far corner of Manuel Neuer’s goal.
In the 56th minute, Raphinha scored a hat-trick – a perfect pass from Lamin Yamal and an equally perfect reception of the ball preceded the Brazilian’s absolutely billiard shot, which staged a real benefit performance on the field today.
As a result, Barcelona gained six points and moved up to 9th position in the overall tournament standings. Bayern is only 23rd – Vincent Kompany’s team scored only three points in three opening matches.
In the next round of the Champions League, Barcelona will face Crvena Zvezda away, and Bayern will host Anatoly Trubin’s Benfica at home. Both matches will take place on November 6.
- Champions League. 3rd round
Barcelona — Bayern — 4:1 (3:1)
Goals: Raphinha 1, 45, 56, Lewandowski 36 – Kane 18.
Source: Sportarena
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