Barcelona delivered a commanding 4‑1 victory over Bayern Munich in their Champions League group match, ending a long winless streak against the German side. Raphinha stole the show with a hat‑trick, while Robert Lewandowski also found the net.
Turning the Tide: Breaking Bayern’s Dominance
Before this clash, Bayern had won six straight meetings against Barcelona, combining for a surprising 22–4 goal advantage. But on this night, Barcelona seized control early. Raphinha struck after just a minute, exploiting Bayern’s defensive vulnerabilities. Bayern did draw level briefly via Harry Kane, but the goal was ruled offside. From there, Barça asserted dominance, adding at least two more goals before halftime and sealing the win in style.
Confidence Boost Ahead of El Clásico
The victory has revitalized confidence in the Barcelona camp. Coach Hansi Flick said the win over Bayern is “a great boost” ahead of their upcoming clash with Real Madrid. The result also demonstrated Barcelona’s ability to break free from their recent struggles against German opposition. For Bayern, the defeat raised questions over defensive stability and consistency in away European fixtures.
