Barcelona and Manchester City both delivered stunning performances in the Champions League on Wednesday night. Barcelona, led by a remarkable hat-trick from Brazilian winger Raphinha, triumphed 4-1 over Bayern Munich at the Camp Nou, while Manchester City cruised to a 5-0 victory over Sparta Prague at the Etihad Stadium.
The match between Barcelona and Bayern Munich was a thrilling encounter, with Raphinha opening the scoring just one minute into the game. Bayern responded quickly with a goal from Harry Kane in the 10th minute, but Barcelona regained control. Robert Lewandowski put the Catalans back in the lead, and Raphinha’s two additional goals secured his hat-trick, giving Barcelona a resounding 4-1 victory.
This win solidifies Barcelona’s place as a top contender in this season’s Champions League, with Raphinha’s standout performance earning him plaudits.
Man City’s Rout
Meanwhile, at the Etihad, Manchester City showed no mercy as they demolished Sparta Prague 5-0. Erling Haaland once again proved to be a dominant force, scoring twice. Phil Foden, John Stones, and Matheus Nunes also added their names to the scoresheet in a match that showcased City’s attacking depth and firepower.
The comprehensive win strengthens Manchester City’s position in their group and underscores their ambition to defend their Champions League crown.
Elsewhere in Europe, Liverpool secured a narrow 1-0 victory over RB Leipzig, with Darwin Nunez scoring the decisive goal. Lille stunned Atletico Madrid with a 3-1 win in Spain, while Inter Milan edged Young Boys 1-0. Bayer Leverkusen, however, were held to a 1-1 draw by Brest.
These results continue to shake up the group stages as the Champions League marches toward the knockout rounds, with major teams making their mark on the competition.
