Raphinha reveals key to Barcelona’s win over Osasuna
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Hansi Flick’s Barcelona took home a 2-0 win over Osasuna on Saturday night after a long-fought battle that saw them wait deep into the second half for their opener.The manager deployed a strong
Raphinha's second-half strikes helped Barcelona overcome a stubborn Osasuna defence and open up a seven-point lead on Real Madrid at the top of La Liga.
Raphinha's first goal of the match came during a crucial transition for Atlético de Madrid. With a swift and calculated move, he concealed his intentions, leaving Valencia's goalkeeper Sergio Herrera unable to respond.
Raphinha has returned from a six-week injury layoff showing the same form and fight that helped fuel Barcelona’s domestic double and deep Champions League run last season.
LW: Raphinha —Raphinha’s running off the ball is critical to the success of this Barcelona team, and he’ll be back in the XI on Tuesday, having been an unused substitute at the weekend. Flick is managing him carefully.
Barcelona forward Raphinha has publicly dismissed recent speculation linking him with a move away from the Catalan club, particularly to the Saudi Pro League, labelling the reports "nonsense". Despite the Brazilian international's consistent denials and his stated desire to retire at Barcelona,
Raphinha has set up two early goals and Dani Olmo has scored a double in Barcelona's 3-1 win over Alaves in La Liga.