Despite having not beaten Bayern Munich almost nine years, Barcelona were truly stunning on Wednesday evening, recording a 4-1 hammering that will likely send shockwaves throughout the European game, APA reports citing The Goal.
That Hansi Flick is a former coach of Bayern will only serve to rub salt into Bavarian wounds.
Barcelona, amazingly, had the lead within a minute, as Raphinha sprang beyond Bayern’s offside trap, rounded Manuel Neuer, and finished coolly.
Bayern thought they were level before the 10-minute mark thanks to a brilliant Harry Kane header but he was ruled offside by VAR. He only had to wait until the 20th minute to get on the scoresheet, though, finishing a Serge Gnabry cross with an absolutely brilliant volley.
Barca were back in front after the half-hour mark thanks to an excellent finish from Robert Lewandowski after a clever assist from Fermin Lopez, with Neuer stranded.
The hosts had a third on the stroke of half-time, Raphinha adding a second with a stunning strike from the edg
e of the box after a stunning cross-field ball from Marc Casado.
Ten minutes after the restart, Barca had a fourth, and Raphinha had his hat-trick, chesting Lamine Yamal’s long ball forward, taking two touches, and powering an effort into the bottom corner.
Source: Azeri-Press news agency