Barcelona delivered a Champions League masterclass at home as they dismantled Borussia Dortmund 4-0, with Raphinha playing a starring role and equaling Lionel Messi’s legendary goal involvement record.

Barcelona routed Borussia Dortmund 4-0 at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, with Raphinha showcasing one of his best performances in a Barça shirt. The Brazilian forward was directly involved in three of Barcelona’s four goals, taking his total goal involvements to 19 this season in the Champions League — matching Lionel Messi’s club record from the 2011/12 campaign.

Raphinha Lights Up Barcelona's Attack

The breakthrough came in the 25th minute following a set-piece. Fermín López floated in a cross that Iñigo Martínez headed into the path of Pau Cubarsí, but it was Raphinha who applied the final touch, poking the ball into the net. After a tense VAR check, the goal stood — marking Raphinha's 12th in the competition.

Shortly after halftime, Lamine Yamal picked out Raphinha, who then assisted Robert Lewandowski with a precise header back across goal. The Polish striker made no mistake and doubled the lead with a clinical finish.

In the 66th minute, a swift move saw Yamal release Fermín, whose cutback found Lewandowski again for his second of the night. Then came the icing on the cake — a lethal counterattack led by Raphinha, who delivered a perfect assist to Yamal, sealing the emphatic 4-0 scoreline.

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Eyeing Cristiano Ronaldo’s Record

Raphinha’s Champions League stats now stand at 12 goals and 7 assists, putting him level with Messi's best-ever single-season tally for Barcelona. With at least one more game to play, the 28-year-old is just two goal involvements away from Cristiano Ronaldo’s all-time record (21), set during Real Madrid’s 2013/14 campaign.

"This team has unbelievable chemistry," Raphinha said post-match. "Playing with talents like Yamal and Lewandowski makes everything easier. We feed off each other’s energy, and I’m grateful to be part of this journey."

Flick’s Barcelona Peaking at the Right Time

Head coach Hansi Flick has transformed the Catalan side into a ruthless attacking machine. With a four-goal cushion heading into the return leg in Germany, Barcelona now have one foot in the semifinals — and dreams of a UCL-Liga double are alive and well.

Dortmund will need a miracle next week at Signal Iduna Park to overturn the heavy deficit.

Match Stats:

• Final Score: Barcelona 4-0 Borussia Dortmund
• Goal Scorers: Raphinha (25'), Lewandowski (48', 66'), Yamal (76')
• Assists: Raphinha (2), Yamal, Fermín
• Champions League Goal Involvements: Raphinha – 19 (12 goals, 7 assists)

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