UCL: Raphinha’s Hat-trick Earns Barcelona First Win Over Bayern In Nine Years

Raphinha was the star of the show as he netted a hat-trick in Barcelona’s 4-1 win against Bayern Munich on matchday 3 of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday.

It is Barcelona’s first win against Bayern since 2015 when a Lionel Messi brace and Neymar strike, earned the Catalans a 3-0 win in the Champions League semi-final first leg

The Bundesliga giants went into the game on the back of six straight wins against Barcelona.

Also, Bayern lost 1-0 to Aston Villa at Villa Park on matchday 2.

Raphinha got Barcelona off to the best start as he raced on to a through pass, rounded Manuel Neuer and slotted into the net.

In the 10th minute Harry Kane thought he had equalised for Bayern but his effort was ruled out for offside.

Kane eventually got on the score sheet in the 18th minute as he volleyed home a cross from Serge Gnabry.

Bayern former striker Robert Lewandowski restored Barcelona’s lead on 36 minutes as he slotted into an empty.

On the stroke of half time Raphinha made it 3-1 after receiving a long cross field pass, ran towards Bayern box beat his marker before curling tje ball beyond Neuer’s reach.

In the 56th minute Raphinha completed his hat-trick as he once again ran on a long pass before hitting a low shot past Neuer.