Raphinha reveals key to Barcelona’s win over Osasuna
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Barcelona registered a 2-0 win over Osasuna at home last night with Raphinha scoring a brace for the team.The win takes the Catalans to 43 points in the league, seven points clear of Real Madrid
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 struck twice late in the second half as Barcelona secured a hard-fought 2-0 victory over a resolute Osasuna side on Saturday, extending their lead at the top of the LaLiga standings to seven points.
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 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.
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 set up two early goals and Dani Olmo scored a double as Barcelona fought back for a 3-1 win over Alaves in La Liga on Saturday following the poor showing at Chelsea in the Champions League. Lamine Yamal also delivered an inspired performance to shake off Barcelona’s 3-0 loss at Stamford Bridge midweek,