Raphinha had served a suspension against Ecuador and returned to the Brazilian National Team’s starting lineup in the victory over Paraguay
Back in the Brazilian National Team’s starting lineup after serving a suspension, forward Raphinha participated in the 1-0 victory over Paraguai, this Tuesday (10/6), in the 16th round of the eliminatórias sul-americanas for the Copa de 2026. Positive signs were given at the Neo Química Arena, as Brazil showed an improvement in performance compared to the previous players.
For the Barcelona forward, this process is the “most important”. “I think being able to find our feet on the field is the most important. The work was already being done, but we weren’t getting results. We were doing what was asked of us and giving our best. Unfortunately, football is about results and when we don’t get them, we are held accountable. But we are on the right track”, he began in an interview with TV Globo.
The match against the Paraguayans was the second for the national team under Carlo Ancelotti. He had made his debut on Thursday (5), in the 0-0 draw with Ecuador. In the previous five rounds, with Dorival Júnior as coach, Brazil recorded two wins, two draws and one defeat – the 4-1 defeat by Argentina.
Although the sequence was not the best, the team remained in a favorable position regarding qualification for the World Cup. This Tuesday (10), it was confirmed.
“We achieved our first objective, which was to qualify for the World Cup. Now we have to stay focused on winning the last two games of the Qualifiers.”— Raphinha, Brazilian National Team forward.
