FC Barcelona Secured a leading 3-1 victory over Benfica in UEFA Champions League The round at 16 and punches its ticket to the quarter finals. After the match, Raphinha got up and delivered a six-word message to rivals as the end of the season approaches.
After establishing itself as one of Barcelona’s key players during the season 2024-25, Raphinha again proved crucial and contribute with goals and assists. After the match he made his ambitions clear in an interview with Movistar Plus+:
“We are challenger to win everything“Pronounced the Brazilian star. With The leagueThe Copa del Reyand Champions League Raphinha’s message still reflects Barcelona’s determination to compete on all fronts. The team is currently at the top of La Liga and has already secured the Spanish Super Cup in January with a victory over Real Madrid.
Raphinha also analyzed Barcelona’s dominant performance against Benfica and emphasized the team’s attitude and implementation: “We knew Benfica would come up with us strong, and we understood what we needed to do to win the match. We were focused on it. In the end we had the result in our advantage, and I think we played a good first half. “
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has even approved Raphinha as a Ballon d’Or challengerrecognize his impact on the team. With 27 goals and 19 assists in 41 matches this season, the Brazilian wing has contributed to Barcelona’s driving force for several trophies.
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Benfica: Raphinha’s favorite opponent
Barcelona and Benfica have met three times in the Champions League 2024-25Once in the league and twice in the knockout scene. In all three meetings, the Raphinha show stole and earned MVP awards every time.
During the league phase, Barcelona went out Benfica 5-4 in stop timeWith Raphinha points twice, including the match -winning goal. In the round of 16 first legs, He secured a 1-0 victory with the game’s only goal. Then on Tuesday he delivered another star performance, Netting of a Stag and helps Lamin YamalIn order to bring his speech Five goals and one assist in three matches against the Portuguese side.
The Brazilian forward, despite its individual brilliance, remained focused on the larger image. “For me, the most important thing is what we achieve as a teamand i’m pretty happy with this victory“Admitted Raphinha.
