For several years, Barcelona’s largest attacking discs have been reserved for such as Lionel Messi, Neymar and Ronaldo Nazario. However, Raphinha’s amazing Champions League performance against Benfica has driven him into the elite company and etched its name Brazilian football history.
Once seen as one Solid but unspectacular border on leedsThe 28-year-old now leads Barcelona’s fee in Europe and gives figures reminiscent of the club’s golden era. With his Brace in a 3-1 victory over BenficaHe crushed a Brazilian record in Uefa Champions League, equalized Ronaldo Nazario’s Barcelona Tallyand put their views on surpassing Messi’s legendary brand.
Tuesday’s match against Benfica on Montjuic Stadium was more than just another step toward Blaugrana’s Champions League quarterfinals– It was a crucial night for Raphinha. The Brazilian edge got twice during the first halfhelp his side take a commander 4-1 aggregate lead In tie.
While Brazil has produced many elite forwardNo one has done it in the Champions League because Raphinha has achieved this season. His two goals against the Portuguese giant took his speech to 11 in the competition this campaignBreaking Neymar’s record for most goals scored by a Brazilian in a single Champions League season.
Before this, Neymar had set the benchmark during the 2014-15 seasonWhen he was netting Ten goals To help Barcelona win a historical treble together Messi and Luis Suarez. With At least two more matches to play in the competitionRaphinha has an opportunity to expand her record further – and perhaps, perhaps, Match or even exceeds Messi’s club record 14-goal features from the Champions League season 2011-12.
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Raphinha’s Stag brought to his historic night Total Barcelona target to 48place him level with Ronaldo Nazario. The Brazilian icon scored goals 47 goals in 49 matches Under his sensational A seasonal at Camp Nou 1996-97. Raphinha is needed 128 performances To reach the same summary, but the importance of this performance cannot be underestimated.
Just one year agoHis future in Catalonia was uncertain. With rumors of an exit could have predicted his transformation to one of Europe’s most productive wingers. Now he stands side by side with one of the greatest forward of all time Barcelona’s record books.
Can Raphinha catch Lionel Messi?
During the match Ronaldo Nazario’s Tally and Over -exceeds Neymar’s Champions League record are remarkable milestones, Raphinha now has Lionel Messi in her attractions. Messi remains the only Barcelona player who has scored more than 11 goals in a single Champions League campaign. The Argentine Maestro set the record during 2011-12 SeasonPoint 14 goals When he led Blaugrana to the semi -finals.
With Barcelona forward to quarterfinalsRaphinha has At least two more games to close the gap. If Barcelona reaches the finalhe could have up to Five matches more—Gen time to surpass Messi’s Mark and even challenges Cristiano Ronaldo’s record on 17 goals in a single Champions League season (2013-14).
