The former Leeds star scored a stunning treble as the Spanish giants demolished their opponents in a shock Champions League drubbing
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. 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 edge 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.
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Inaki Pena (6/10):
Could do absolutely nothing to stop Kane's equaliser. Was not really tested beyond that.
Jules Kounde (6/10):
Torched by Gnabry in the build-up to Bayern's equaliser but recovered to play an important role in cutting off Bayern's danger down the left flank.
Pau Cubarsi (6/10):
Perhaps a little overawed by Kane early on but grew into the game and was rarely troubled once Barcelona took a grip of the game.
Inigo Martinez (7/10):
A wily, experienced defender, Martinez was never beaten. Always good with his distribution and that didn't change here.
Alejandro Balde (7/10):
Stood up well to the threat of Michael Olise and marked him out of the game.
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Marc Casado (7/10):
Absolutely stunning assist for Barca's third, pinging a ball over 50 yards onto Raphinha's boot with laser-guided precision. A smart midfield performance but took a knock late on and required treatment.
Pedri (7/10):
Mucked in very well defensively whenever required. Was capable of bursting from midfield into attack and passed the ball carefully and precisely.
Fermin Lopez (8/10):
A superb assist for Lewandowski as he nipped in ahead of Neuer and played the ball to the Pole. Worked so hard throughout and was subbed on the hour after an excellent display.
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Lamine Yamal (8/10):
Pressed Neuer in the first half and almost scored by blocking his clearance. Some stunning trickery and a superb assist for Raphinha's hat-trick goal. He's always so lively.
Robert Lewandowski (7/10):
Read Lopez's intention and got on the end of his assist to finish and give Barca the lead. Led the line well and was unfortunate not to score again, as he missed a late sitter.
Raphinha (10/10):
Scored a brilliant early goal, keeping his composure to round Neuer and finish. His second was even better, taking in Casado's unbelievable pass and curling an effort into the corner and his third another piece of magic. An utterly superb performance.
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Frenkie De Jong (6/10):
Replaced Lopez on the hour. Kept Barca ticking in midfield.
Dani Olmo (6/10):
On for hat-trick hero Raphinha. Was never going to match his impact but made some smart runs into the final third.
Ansu Fati (N/A):
On with five minutes to go.
Pau Victor (N/A):
Came on late.
Gavi (N/A):
A late introduction.
Hansi Flick (8/10):
Played this perfectly. Barcelona were irrepressible, continually tearing Bayern apart on the break. He can hardly have dreamed for a better performance against his old club.