Raphina marked his 100th appearance in style, delivering an unforgettable hat-trick in Barcelona’s 4-1 win over Bayern Munich in a thrilling UEFA Champions League Matchday 3 clash at the Bernabéu Stadium.
The night started in spectacular fashion, as Raphina found the back of the net within the first minute, giving Barcelona an early 1-0 lead. However, Bayern Munich responded quickly, with Harry Kane equalizing in the 18th minute to make it 1-1.
Barcelona, undeterred, pushed forward, and it was former Bayern Munich star Robert Lewandowski who restored their lead, netting against his former club to make it 2-1. Just before halftime, Raphina struck again in the 45th minute, scoring his second of the night and extending Barcelona’s advantage to 3-1.
Bayern came out of the break determined to fight back, applying pressure in search of goals. But it was Raphina who had the final say, completing his hat-trick in the second half to cap off a remarkable performance, sealing the 4-1 victory for Barcelona.
The match was a landmark occasion for Raphina, who celebrated his 100th cap with one of his finest performances, leading Barcelona to a crucial win and reaffirming their dominance in Europe.
