Barcelona ended their nearly decade-long winless streak against Bayern Munich in the UCL with a stunning 4-1 victory on Wednesday evening.
Below are the best players
Marc Casado
Casado played a pivotal role in the match, delivering a brilliant assist for Barcelona's third goal.
His 50-yard pass to Raphinha was perfectly timed, He controlled the midfield expertly, though he took a knock late in the game and needed medical attention.
Fermin Lopez
Lopez was crucial in setting up Barcelona's first goal, slipping past Bayern’s goalkeeper Manuel Neuer to assist Robert Lewandowski.
The youngster's work rate throughout the match was commendable, and despite being substituted after 60 minutes, he left the pitch after a strong performance.
Lamine Yamal
Yamal kept the pressure on Bayern’s defense from the start, almost scoring early on by blocking Neuer's clearance.
His footwork and creativity on the ball were outstanding, and his assist for Raphinha’s third goal of the night was another example of his quality.
Robert Lewandowski
Lewandowski was a sharp presence up front, reading Lopez’s assist perfectly to score Barcelona's opening goal.
He consistently led the attack and created opportunities for himself, though he missed a late chance to add another goal to his tally.
Raphinha
The standout performer of the night, Raphinha was sensational. He opened the scoring by coolly rounding Neuer to finish, before adding two more exceptional goals.
The Brazilian second goal came after receiving Casado’s perfectly placed pass, which he curled into the corner of the net.
Raphinha completed his hat-trick with another moment of brilliance.
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