The Brazilian was named MVP of the Spanish Super Cup, won by Barcelona.
Raphinha is having a magical season. Under the guidance of Hansi Flick, the Brazilian has hit top form, becoming a key player in Barcelona’s successful campaign so far. The pinnacle came with the Spanish Super Cup triumph over arch-rivals Real Madrid, a 5-2 victory where the forward scored twice and provided an assist. Check out the best football results at scoreapp.
His performance was so remarkable that the scoreline itself took a backseat to the brilliance of his contributions. Raphinha was involved in three of the team’s four goals from open play—the fifth was a penalty—and was deservedly named MVP of the Super Cup final.
Having recently turned 28, Raphinha reached a career milestone in the final. He surpassed his previous best of 18 goals in a single European season, a record he set in 2017/18 with Vitória de Guimarães in Portugal. Back then, in a less competitive league with lower ambitions, he also provided five assists. This season, he’s already scored 19 goals, and the best part? There are still 19 La Liga matches, as well as Copa del Rey and Champions League fixtures, to further increase his tally.
Raphinha’s current form highlights the extraordinary season he’s enjoying. With 19 goals in 27 appearances, he boasts a 0.7 goals-per-game average. In total, he has contributed to 28 goals (goals + assists) in 27 matches, averaging 1.03 goal involvements per game—a career-high. His previous best was also during his time at Vitória de Guimarães in the 2017/18 season.
Raphinha’s stellar performances this season have firmly established him as a standout player in Europe, making this a campaign to remember. BBscore football, your reliable source for football scores.
