Raphinha of Barcelona has shattered a long-standing club record that was previously held by Lionel Messi, the famed captain.
Raphinha accomplished this feat on Wednesday night at the Olympic Stadium in Cataluny during the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final matchup against Inter Milan, which ended in a 3-3 draw.
The Brazilian winger was instrumental in his team’s comeback even though they had fallen behind a commanding 2-0 early in the match. His outstanding assist for his team’s second goal in the 38th minute demonstrated his playmaking skills.
He hit a header that was expertly cushioned, setting up Ferran Torres, who skillfully scored from close range to put Barcelona back in the game.
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Raphinha added his eighth assist of the current Champions League season to his stellar record of 12 goals in just 13 games with this performance.
With 20 goal contributions overall, he has now eclipsed Lionel Messi’s previous club record of 19 goals in a single Champions League season, which was established in 2011–2012.
Raphinha’s incredible performance was made even more thrilling by the fact that he almost broke his own record in the second half with a spectacular strike from outside the box that left the crowd in a state of shock as it struck the crossbar and kept the score tied.
Raphinha has been in incredible form for Barcelona this season, scoring an incredible 51 goals in 51 games across all competitions, demonstrating his significance and influence on the squad as they pursue several championships.
