When FC Barcelona plays Bayern Munich in a tantalizing match on Matchday three of the league phase, they hope to win back-to-back Champions League titles. With the home team scoring within 60 seconds, Hansi Flick, who is playing against his old team, has also had an incredible start.
Raphinha's opening goal was set up by Fermin Lopez, who is making his inaugural start of the season. After a one-on-one encounter with Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, the Brazilian winger displayed remarkable poise and slotted the ball into the goal.
🚨🚨| GOAL: RAPHINHA OPENS THE SCORING FOR BARCA IN THE VERY FIRST MINUTE OF THE GAME!!!!
— CentreGoals. (@centregoals) October 23, 2024
Barcelona 1-0 Bayern
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FC Barcelona's start to the game inside the Estadi Olimpic could not have been better. Flick and his team have a busy week ahead of them as they get ready to meet Real Madrid on Saturday. Even though this competition is still in its early stages, they will be into the showdown encounter in high spirits.
Harry Kane, the captain of England, put the ball through the net for Bayern Munich, but VAR waived it off. Bayern worked the ball up the field from the outside of their own box, and it was a magnificent move. Kane headed in after Thomas Muller sent in a fantastic cross. However, Kane started his run a little too soon and it was clearly offside.
Bayern Munich level the game with stunning Harry Kane finish
Later in the game, in the eighteenth minute, Harry Kane and Bayern Munich ultimately score. Michael Olise fired a pass towards Serge Gnabry on the left, and this one was destined to count. Harry Kane superbly finished a fantastic cross from the former Crystal Palace player at the back post.
🚨🚨| GOAL: KANE WITH THE EQUALISER!!!
— CentreGoals. (@centregoals) October 23, 2024
Barcelona 1-1 Bayern
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It was a great first half from both the teams as they were playing out some great passes and did not take the defensive approach at all. In terms of possession, both Bayern Munich and FC Barcelona enjoyed good amounts of ball and were trying to be creative with it.