Raphinha Ballon d'Or? Messi trembles

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By: Manu Tournoux

Barça, Raphinha fan of a legend of the Blues!

Raphinha approaches a remarkable record of Lionel Messi after having scored two goals and made a decisive pass during the victory of FC Barcelona against Benfica in the Champions League.

The former Leeds United star was in great shape during the victory of FC Barcelona 3-1 against Benfica to qualify for the quarter-finals of the Champions League on Tuesday. The Brazilian now has 11 goals and five assists in the competition this season, three goals less than Messi's goals for FC Barcelona in 2011-12.

Raphinha has already admitted that he had almost stopped football due to the pressures and the difficulties he was faced during his career. Today, he is the captain of FC Barcelona and has a season worthy of a Ballon d'Or. And the Blaugrana's dream to win another title in the Champions League is still largely due to its efforts.

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Gold raphinha

According to Opta, Raphinha has now scored more goals in a single Champions League campaign than any other Brazilian. This list includes big names such as Kaka, Rivaldo and Neymar.

The Liga leader, Barça, will need Raphinha to be in great shape on Sunday when he trip to Atlético de Madrid, third.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.