Barcelona vs Bayern UEFA Champions League match when Barcelona trashed Bayern Munich in style with a 4-1 thrilling victory at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. The match came alive to a fan-friendly audience that allowed both Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski to steer Barcelona to victory. Nonetheless, Bayern constantly maintained good ball possession and accurate passes but lacked the regulator to turn the benefits into goals as Barcelona had one of the most enviable attacking lethal power.
Barcelona Vs Bayern Match Highlights: Goals, Key Players, and Early Drama
Barcelona did not wait long to get ahead of the bars, and Raphinha scored in the first minute. This Brazilian winger was well on fire, he later scored another two goals, in the 45th and the last one in the 56th minute of the game making it a well-documented hat trick.
Another former player of Bayern Munich suffered a devastating blow in his former team, the Pole Robert Lewandowski entered the Barça camp and in the 36th minute Barcelona scored the second goal and did not leave the opponent any chance.
Harry Kane, one of Bayern’s most feared forwards, leveled for Bayern with a goal in the 18th minute but failed to match the energy shown by Barcelona on the day.
FC Barcelona vs Bayern Munich lineups
Both teams opted for a 4-2-3-1 formation, focusing on creating chances from wide areas and using their center-forwards as focal points of the attack.
– Barcelona Lineup:
– Goalkeeper: I. Peña Sotorres
– Defenders: J. Koundé, P. Cubarsí, I. Martínez, A. Balde
– Midfielders: M. Casadó, Pedri, F. López, Raphinha, L. Yamal
– Forward: R. Lewandowski
– Bayern Lineup:
– Goalkeeper: M. Neuer
– Defenders: A. Davies, M. Kim, D. Upamecano, R. Guerreiro
– Midfielders: J. Kimmich, J. Palhinha, T. Müller, MOlise, S. Gnabry
– Forward: H. Kane
Even the strongest team Bayern had on their line-up, the football power house with talents such as Joshua Kimmich and Harry Kane could not outmatch Raphinha and Lewandowski in attacking flair.
Barcelona Vs Bayern Match Stats: A Game of Possession vs. Efficiency
The match statistics tell an interesting story. While Bayern had superior possession (61%) and more accurate passing (87% accuracy compared to Barcelona’s 81%), it was Barcelona’s clinical finishing that sealed the win.
|
Stat |
Barcelona | Bayern |
|
Shots |
12 | 11 |
| Shots on Target | 4 |
3 |
|
Possession |
39% | 61% |
|
Passes |
377 | 565 |
| Pass Accuracy | 81% |
87% |
|
Fouls |
11 | 10 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 |
2 |
| Red Cards | 0 |
0 |
| Offsides | 1 |
3 |
| Corners | 5 |
5 |
Barcelona’s 12 shots with 4 on target were enough to secure four goals, while Bayern’s 11 shots with 3 on target couldn’t make a significant impact. The German side might have dominated possession, but the early breakthrough by Raphinha and the precise finishing by Lewandowski put Barcelona firmly in control of the game.
Barcelona vs Bayern Munich Key Moments: Raphinha’s Hat Trick Steals the Show
The standout performer of the Wasco match had to be Raphinha who was able to score three goals and make mince meat out of Bayern’s defense. His first-half effort sent out an early statement, and his skills in the second half proved he was accurate in front of the goal-posts. Lewandowski too was brilliant and for the team he previously represented scored a beautiful goal in the first half.
Harry Kane was the only Bayern player to get a goal and this was very little consolation for the group B team who had a very torrid time of things on the night.
Where to watch Barcelona vs Bayern
Depending on the country of residence, you can watch the FC Barcelona vs Bayern Munich match in a live broadcast. Henderson In the United States, it is accessible on ParamountPlus and CBS Sports Network while in the United-Kingdom , BT Sport is an official channel for the UEFA Champions League. DAZN holds rights to stream the match in countries such as Canada, Germany, Japan etc., while SonyLIV has the rights in India.
Moreover, you can watch the game on Movistar in Spain, Sky Sport in Germany and Italy. For further details and to get more updates about the match you can surf onto the UEFA homepage or download the UEFA champions league mobile application overloaded with amazing features, you can log into your local television to get the coverage details.
In particular, it was Barcelona’s tactical domination of Bayern Munich – Sagna solidified this tactic while Bravo practically invented it. But the Catalans proved that they are a team that can take maximum advantage of the few chances they get and have a deadly finish. That win sees Barcelona place itself in a good standing in the UEFA Champions League group stage while Bayern will be left to wonder about missed opportunities and poor defending.
It could be seen as Barcelona’s declaration in the tough competition as they are to participate in the European tournament again; The likes of Raphinha and Lewandowski are likely to be the power legs of Barcelona in this coming season.
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