While all eyes are often on lamin yamal, Raphinha again proved crucial to Barcelona in a Champions League match. The Brazilian helped Ferran Torres for the 2-2 equalizer and played a direct role in Yann Sommer’s own goal for 3-3 tie. This performance made it possible to surpass a disc that has previously contained Lionel Messi.
With its direct involvement in two of BarcelonaThree goals at night (UEFA counted its shot from the cross beam that led to its own goal as help), The former Leeds player now has 21 target contributions in this season’s UEFA Champions LeagueBreaking the Argentine’s Record on 19 set of 2011/12.
Messi had the previously high brand for his contributions thirteen years ago, when he had 14 goals and 5 assists. So far in this competition, Raphinha has collected 12 goals and 9 assists (30 and 22 respectively when they count all competitions) with Barcelona. And there is still the return leg and a potential final to come …
Raphinha’s Messique Impact
Brazilian’s influence is so important that his average is almost identical to Lionel Messis. The world’s best player gave their 19 contributions in 990 minuteson average a target participation every 52 minutes. Raphinha’s 21 interventions came in 1104 minutes and gave a goal every 53 minutes. It is worth noting that his numbers have surpassed Lionel Messi.
Raphinha’s frustration after 3-3 draw
The Brazilians did not leave satisfied after the draw in the first leg in Catalonia. “Recognizing many goals at home is unacceptableBut we have to give credit to Inter, which is very strong in the corners. Everything is still up in the air for the return leg, which we will prepare well. It is not the worst result. “
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“Maybe we risked too much, but at home we had to do so. It was our duty to win, “said the attacker after the match. When it comes to his goal, he stated:” I hit it hard and was lucky with rebound. “ The fact that it was fortunate involved in the goal indicates what kind of player he is who according to him was just luck.
Barcelona vs. Inter: The Return Ben
After the match at Olympic Stadium in Montjuic, the team will meet each other again on Tuesday, May 6. More than 80,000 spectators will enjoy the return leg at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium from 15.00. Hopefully the result will be definitive and no team will be due to happiness to take them to the next step of the tournament.
