Barcelona produced a five star performance as they recorded a 5-0 victory over Young Boys in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday.
A brace from Robert Lewandowski, as well as goals from Raphinha, Inigo Martinez, and an own goal ensured an easy win for the Catalan club over the Swiss side. Raphinha gave a performance worthy of a captain, scoring a goal and providing an assist.
According to Mundo Deportivo as reported by Barca News Network, at the end of the match, the former Leeds United player was named the man of the match, and statistics indicated that the decision was made on the basis of merit. In terms of stats, the 27-year-old was by far the best player on the field.
With an amazing display, Raphinha lined up most shots (6), most opportunities created (5), most passes in the final third (28), and most attempted crosses (8). The €50 million-rated Brazilian star was in form as the match came to an end.
In addition, he recorded 85 touches, three tackles, three successful dribbles, and four possession recoveries.
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It would have been unfair to award the MVP to anyone other than Raphinha in light of his assist and goals. Donning the captain’s armband, he led Barcelona from the front, just as he has done constantly throughout the season.
With Hansi Flick, the 27-year-old is currently one of the team’s main players, and following his outstanding performance last night, the Montjuic crowd roared his name.
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