Raphinha adds up and continues: the Brazilian, on a free rise
Published:10/02/2025 - 00:53h
Updated:10/02/2025 - 01:37h
FC Barcelona is going from rout to rout in 2025, with Raphinha as one of the most inspired players in the team managed by Hansi Flick. , where he also has 14 assists. Overall, the '11' has contributed to 33.62% of the 113 goals scored by the team this season (24G + 14A = 38).
In the 55th minute, Rafa received a pass from Pau Cubarsí and, . The winger scored with his 'weaker' foot a goal that buried the hopes of a Sevilla side that had reacted after the partial 1-2 scored by Fermín López, managing to score a goal that was disallowed for a clear offside.
In the end, Barça held the result without too much trouble despite Fermín's expulsion in the 62nd minute. In fact, Eric García capped off the rout in the 89th minute, heading in alone at the far post from a cross delivered from the side by Raphinha that deflected off an opponent. , providing a lofted pass that allowed Iñigo Martínez to set up Robert Lewandowski with a header.
In total, the '11' completed 20 of 28 passes (71%), with a couple of shots on target and 2 balls recovered. In individual duels, he wasn't as sharp (won 3 and lost 4), but overall he had another good game, very active on the left in the first half and more fluid in the center after Gavi's departure. Rafa had just provided 2 assists on Thursday in the Cup against Valencia (0-5) and scored again after going without statistical contributions in the last league match against Alavés (1-0).