Raphinha's incredible Barcelona transformation continues 💫 | OneFootball

Raphinha’s incredible Barcelona revival added a new layer in Wednesday’s Champions League clash with Bayern Munich.

The Brazil international appeared destined to leave the Catalan giants in the summer amid their interest in Athletic Club’s Nico Williams.

But the EURO 2024 winner’s reluctance to join the Blaugrana has actually worked to their advantage in the months since being snubbed.

Against Bayern, Raphinha broke the deadlock inside 54 seconds by rounding Manuel Neuer with a superb individual effort.

He also etched his name into Barça history with the quickfire opener registering as the club’s second-fasted European goal in almost 20 years.

Despite Harry Kane levelling midway through the first half, Raphinha later claimed a hat-trick taking his goal involvements to 15 from 13 games this season.

Is there a better player on the European stage right now?