Raphinha and his starting desires of FC Barcelona

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By: Manu Tournoux

FC Barcelona has found its superb this season. The arrival of Hansi Flick on the bench is not for nothing. The former Bayern Munich coach managed to breathe new dynamics into his group and also managed to get the best out of many players. At the forefront of these, Raphinha. The Brazilian has changed dimension. And yet, he was not far from bending baggage a few months ago.

It was the player himself who made this confidences live on Saturday evening, just after the reversing victory of the Blaugrana against Celta Vigo (4-3, 32nd day of Liga). A crazy meeting during which Raphinha scored two goals, the last of which who offered his family on penalty at the end of the stoppages.

At the microphone of Dazn Futbol, ​​the International Auriverde wanted to pay tribute to his trainer. “I had to leave the club before this new season, but the 'Mister' made me change my mind. He changed my career. »» Damantly strong words that will necessarily please the recipient. Hansi Flick and his family still have many goals for this end of the season which promises to be exciting.

Crazy stats for Raphinha

In addition to the Spanish championship of which they occupied first place with (temporarily) seven points ahead of Real Madrid (2nd), the Blaugrana can still dream of an incredible triple. On April 26, they will compete in the King Cup final against Kylian Mbappé and his partners. They are also still in the race for the victory in the Champions League with a semi-final to come against Inter Milan.

So many complicated challenges but within the reach of an astonishing training. As for Raphinha, author of thirty goals and twenty-three assists in forty-eight games since the start of the season, he certainly did not say his last word. He now seems to go to stay a good time.