Raphinha:
I Never Dreamed of Being This Successful at Barcelona
Raphinha, Barcelona’s Brazilian forward, expressed his satisfaction with his success at the club, saying he never imagined achieving so much even in his dreams.
Barcelona hosted Celta Vigo in the 32nd week of La Liga tonight and won 4-3 in an exciting match, reducing the gap with Real Madrid to six points with one more game played.
In this match, Raphinha, who scored a goal in the 68th minute, converted a crucial penalty in the 90+9th minute to secure his team’s victory.
Raphinha, after shining in Barcelona’s thrilling victory over Celta Vigo, once again emphasized the team’s fighting spirit: “I’ve always said that if we want to win all competitions, we must never give up. We are here to fight for every trophy. Regardless of what happens on the field, we must be ready to change the situation.”
He attributed Barcelona’s dramatic comeback to the team’s character: “I think today we showed what this team is made of.”
When asked if he was the hero of the match, he replied: “No, the team deserves the praise. If I score, it’s because of the team’s good performance.”
Raphinha explained the penalty he converted: “From the moment I saw the foul on Dembélé, I was sure it was a penalty. It was completely clear to me. From that moment, I focused on the shot. When I placed the ball on the penalty spot, my concentration doubled. There was no noise in my mind; I just wanted to score. When you wear this shirt, you have to be ready for such moments.”
Raphinha spoke about the pressure in such moments: “For the fans, these moments are stressful, but on the field, we must stay as calm as possible to help the team and achieve victories like tonight.”
He also expressed his joy at reaching a special milestone: “Scoring 50 goals for Barcelona in less than three years is very special for me. Honestly, I never even dreamed of achieving this. But now that it’s happened, it’s truly special. I thank everyone for the love and support they’ve shown me. I will keep working hard to score more goals.”