"Despite an injury-affected campaign, Raphinha has delivered strong attacking numbers for Barcelona this season, having contributed 12 goals and 5 assists across all competitions. In domestic football, Raphinha has been particularly effective. He has scored eight goals in La Liga, providing Barcelona with a reliable source of goals from wide areas. His impact was also decisive in the Spanish Super Cup, where he rose to the occasion on the biggest stage."
"Despite all these exploits, there is one clear anomaly in his season so far, as Raphinha is yet to score in the UEFA Champions League, which is a surprising given, given his recent history in the tournament. This is because last season, he finished as the competition's top scorer, making his current drought stand out even more sharply. The Brazil international has featured in 20 of Barcelona's 32 official matches this season."
"However, in Europe, his involvement has been limited to four of the seven Champions League games, largely due to a thigh injury that disrupted his rhythm. As a result, Raphinha has now gone 274 minutes in the Champions League without scoring. Simply put, the contrast with last season is striking, as in the previous Champions League campaign, Raphinha scored 13 goals. He found the net in nine matches, averaging one goal every 94 minutes."
Raphinha has scored 12 goals and provided five assists across all competitions despite an injury-affected campaign. He has netted eight La Liga goals, offering Barcelona a reliable wide attacking threat. He scored a brace in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final and added two more goals in the final, delivering in high-pressure matches. In the UEFA Champions League he has not scored, entering a 274-minute goalless run after limited involvement in four of seven group games due to a thigh injury. He featured in 20 of Barcelona’s 32 official matches and is now fully fit, seeking to end his European drought.
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