Raphinha talked after Barcelona beat Real Madrid 4-3 at the Montjuïc Stadium. He said the team knew how important the match against their rivals was. The players stayed calm when things got tough during the game. He mentioned that both teams play with styles that create many scoring chances. The Brazilian star said Barcelona defended well when it mattered most.
Raphinha missed three shots he felt he should have scored. He thinks more about goals he missed than ones he put into the net. Despite this self-criticism, he felt happy to help his team earn the win. Barcelona needs just one more victory to claim the league championship. The win puts control of the title race firmly with Barcelona.
When named Man of the Match, Raphinha said other players deserved the award more. He pointed to teammates Lamine Yamal, Szczesny, Kobarcy, Iñigo, and Pedri as better performers. Raphinha believes Pedri always stands out as their finest player. He admitted his play fell below his teammates' level during the match. Real Madrid made the contest harder with their third goal late in the game.
Raphinha missed three shots he felt he should have scored. He thinks more about goals he missed than ones he put into the net. Despite this self-criticism, he felt happy to help his team earn the win. Barcelona needs just one more victory to claim the league championship. The win puts control of the title race firmly with Barcelona.
When named Man of the Match, Raphinha said other players deserved the award more. He pointed to teammates Lamine Yamal, Szczesny, Kobarcy, Iñigo, and Pedri as better performers. Raphinha believes Pedri always stands out as their finest player. He admitted his play fell below his teammates' level during the match. Real Madrid made the contest harder with their third goal late in the game.
