Barcelona’s forward Raphinha described their 4-1 Champions League win over Bayern Munich as “revenge” for the club’s supporters, following a history of painful defeats against the German side. Raphinha, who scored a hat trick on his 100th appearance for the club, said that while the players focus on the future, he remembered those tough losses as a fan. This win ended Barça’s six-game losing streak against Bayern, including the infamous 8-2 loss in 2020.
The match saw Raphinha score early, followed by an equalizer from Bayern’s Harry Kane. However, Robert Lewandowski restored Barça’s lead before halftime, and two more goals from Raphinha sealed the victory. The Brazilian, who was also named MVP, said the performance was special, particularly since he had dreamed of such nights in the Champions League. He added that the match felt like it could have been a final.
With this win, Barcelona is well-prepared for their upcoming clash with Real Madrid, where a victory could give them a six-point lead in La Liga. Barça coach Hansi Flick celebrated the result but reminded everyone it’s too early to talk about winning the Champions League. Meanwhile, Bayern coach Vincent Kompany admitted his team missed key chances.
