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Champions League: Raphinha Hat-Trick Guides Barcelona To 4-1 Rout Of Bayern

Barcelona Captain Raphinha scored a hat-trick to lead them to a commanding 4-1 home victory over Bayern Munich in the Champions League, ending a near decade-long winless run against the German powerhouses.

Raphinha gave Barca the lead a little over a minute after kickoff as he received a fine pass through by midfielder Fermin Lopez, before beating the offside trap and rounding the onrushing Manuel Neuer.

Harry Kane levelled the score with a volley in the 18th minute but Robert Lewandowski put the home side back in front in the 36th minute. Raphinha extended Barca's lead with two goals from quick counter-attacks either side of halftime.

Barca are ninth in the Champions League standings on six points from three games, while Bayern are 23rd on three points after a second consecutive defeat.