LaLiga: Barcelona captain Raphinha equals Messi’s record
Barcelona captain Raphinha has equalled a record that only club legend Lionel Messi has achieved in the past. The Brazil international scored in the 50th minute against Valencia in LaLiga on Sunday as Barcelona won 5-0. Raphinha’s goal against Valencia was his sixth of the campaign after four games, and only Messi has achieved that […] LaLiga: Barcelona captain Raphinha equals Messi’s record
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has dismissed comparisons with Barcelona's Lamine Yamal and Raphinha, claiming he is a better player, particularly in terms of goal scoring. Since joining Real Madrid on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain in 2024, Mbappe has scored 92 goals in all competitions, including four in four matches this season.
In contrast, Yamal and Raphinha have managed 46 and 61 goals for Barcelona respectively, with four and six goals in their four La Liga appearances this season. Responding to questions about Yamal and Raphinha's defensive prowess, Mbappe quipped, "Only me and Vini? I could play dumb and tell you that I score more than the two you mentioned."
The Frenchman recently conceded a loss to Real Betis, missing a late penalty, while Yamal and Raphinha scored twice and once respectively in Barcelona's dominant 5-0 victory over Valencia, which kept them three points ahead of Real Madrid at the top of La Liga after four matches.
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