Barcelona forward, Raphinha equalled a UEFA Champions League record achieved by Cristiano Ronaldo during the Catalan club’s 4-3 loss to Inter Milan in the semi-final of the competition.
With 21 goal involvements in a single Champions League season, the Brazilian attacker tied the historic record held by Ronaldo.
21 – Raphinha has now equalled Cristiano Ronaldo’s competition record from 2013-14 of 21 goal involvements in a single UEFA Champions League campaign (13 goals, 8 assists). Ballon. #INTBAR pic.twitter.com/fc6Sf6SbZW
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Even though Raphinha’s performance in the second leg wasn’t his finest overall, he demonstrated tenacity and never gave up, and his efforts paid off halfway through the game.
Raphinha surged into the box and fired a shot with his left foot after Pedri made an exquisite pass.
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Yann Sommer, Inter’s goalie, saved the attempt, but Raphinha promptly responded and sent the rebound into the net with his right foot.
That goal guaranteed Raphinha’s spot in Champions League history in addition to giving Barcelona hope of a comeback.
Together with eight assists, the goal was his 13th in the competition this season, bringing his total goal involvements to 21. This had only been accomplished by Cristiano Ronaldo in the 2013–14 campaign.
This is a significant personal accomplishment for Raphinha and an indication of the huge influence he has had on Barcelona’s European campaign.
Raphinha has had an absolutely amazing season at Barcelona altogether. He has featured in 53 games across all competitions, contributing 22 assists and 32 goals.
With an average of more than one goal involvement per game, that comes to 54 goal contributions. Raphinha has been one of Barca’s most important players this season, whether he’s scoring goals or assisting teammates.
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