"It doesn't matter if they count an assist, the most important thing is that Lamine was able to score and tie the game,"
"I try to give my best in the minutes I'm on the team, being able to start in the eleven makes me happy, but what I do is help the team as much as possible and I'm happy about that,"
"I'm trying to get back to my best physically. I'm not fit to play 90 minutes, but when I'm on the pitch, I try to give my all. In the second half, I felt the fatigue I had. I'm working to get back to my best and I hope to recover my best form as soon as possible."
"I often say that the best defence starts with a good attack. It's crucial that we help the defence with pressure. I try to make it easier for our defenders and more difficult for the opponent."
FC Barcelona recovered from conceding inside the first minute to beat Alaves 3-1 and move top of the La Liga table. Lamine Yamal equalised in the eighth minute and Dani Olmo scored twice, including a late third. Raphinha made his first start since injury and influenced the first two goals though he was not credited with an assist for Yamal's strike. Raphinha captained the side and described the assist count as unimportant compared with the equaliser. He reported fitness limitations after two months out, feeling second-half fatigue and working to regain full 90-minute fitness. Barcelona's front pressing improved with him on the pitch.
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