Returning from a six-week layoff, Raphinha has provided immediate motivation and attacking output for Barcelona, scoring and assisting to help them regain the league lead, while stating he prioritizes the team’s victory over his individual stats.
Brazil forward Raphinha has returned from a six-week injury layoff, quickly regaining the form that powered Barcelona last season, with goals or assists in back-to-back wins.
His contributions have helped the team recover the Spanish league lead from Real Madrid. The winger emphasized his focus on the collective:
“I don’t care whether I get the assist for the 1-1 or not. The important thing is that Lamine scored.”
Barcelona now faces a challenging fixture at in-form Real Betis on Saturday.
Despite his immediate impact, Raphinha admitted he is still rebuilding his physical condition, stating: “I’m trying to find my best physical version. I’m still not ready for 90 minutes.”
He remains committed to winning, even when the performance is lacking, concluding: “if there are matches we have to play poorly to win, that’s fine too.”