The Raphinha effect: How Barcelona have improved since Brazilian's return | Barca Universal
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The Raphinha effect: How Barcelona have improved since Brazilian's return | Barca Universal
"Raphinha was once again the star performer of the game for Barcelona as they secured a 2-0 win over CA Osasuna this past weekend. In a game where Barcelona struggled to find space, it was Raphinha who broke the crucial deadlock in the 70th minute. He latched onto a pass from Pedri, controlled it on the run, and unleashed a precise strike to make it 1-0, with the Brazilian eventually scoring the second 15 minutes later."
"His brace against Osasuna was particularly symbolic as the forward has now reached 60 goals for Barcelona, equalling Johan Cruyff in the club's all-time scoring charts but achieving the feat in fewer games (157 vs 180). Despite missing nine matches this season, he has already tallied 6 goals and 3 assists in 14 appearances. His scoring rate of 0.42 goals per game is approaching the impressive 0.59 he set last season."
Raphinha scored twice as Barcelona beat CA Osasuna 2-0, breaking a tight deadlock in the 70th minute and adding a second goal 15 minutes later. His return from injury aligns with Barcelona’s winning run since the Santiago Bernabeu defeat. In the last four league matches he played he has been involved in four goals. He reached 60 goals for Barcelona in 157 games, equalling Johan Cruyff’s tally in fewer appearances. Despite missing nine matches this season he has six goals and three assists in 14 appearances and a 0.42 goals-per-game rate approaching last season’s 0.59.
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