The highly anticipated duel between two European giants met expectations.
Bayern Munich’s Hansi Flick faced his former club Barcelona, with Robert Lewandowski and Harry Kane leading the charge.
Barcelona struck first, with Raphinha shooting past Manuel Neuer in the first minute. Kane’s header was called offside, but he quickly scored a true equalizer.
Lewandowski put Barcelona ahead after 36 minutes, and Raphinha scored a shocking third goal shortly before halfway.
The second half maintained its intensity, with Bayern starting strong. However, Raphinha sealed his hat-trick in the 56th minute, controlling Lamine Yamal’s diagonal pass with his chest.
Experts Dermot Corrigan, Michael Cox, and Mark Carey provide in-depth analysis of this thrilling contest.
