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Barcelona took on Bayern Munich on Wednesday night at Montjuic in their third UEFA Champions League clash of the season and a repeat of the fixture that has caused the team so much pain over the years.
Hansi Flick played his strongest lineup against his former side, replacing Ansu Fati with Fermin Lopez from the team’s last game.
Raphinha opened the scoring early for the Blaugrana within under a minute after kickoff. Bayern Munich then took control and dominated the next 20 minutes of play, culminating in Harry Kane’s equaliser.
Robert Lewandowski restored Barcelona’s lead midway through the first half before Raphinha gave the team a 3-1 lead just before the half-time whistle.
The Brazilian completed his hat-trick after the break with an audacious finish and gave his side a comfortable 4-1 lead before the Germans again attempted to pile up pressure. However, the result was already beyond doubt.
Barça Universal brings you the player ratings from Barcelona 4-1 Bayern Munich.
Inaki Pena: 6
Starting his biggest-ever game for Barcelona, Pena was put under serious pressure by Bayern Munich’s high press and struggled to find passing outlets. Did not pull off any exceptional saves and did not help Barcelona’s cause in the opening period with his iffy distribution.
Rushed out of his box unnecessarily on multiple occasions, compromising the goal.
Alejandro Balde: 8
The left-back was relatively solid in defence, although tested regularly in Michael Olise. Did well to push forward in attack but lacked the final ball when in good positions.
Inigo Martinez: 8.5
Martinez had a great outing, holding his line to perfection and seldom giving Bayern chances to run onside. His no-nonsense defence was put to a stern test by the Bavarians but he won most of the duels for a good part of the night.
Solid. (Photo by Pedro Salado/Getty Images)
Pau Cubarsi: 8.5
Calm under Bayern Munich’s press, Cubarsi’s…
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Author : Adithya Eshwarla
Publish date : 2024-10-23 20:54:31
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