Raphinha fiddled with the “golden feet” of Lamine Yamal, after the teenager Barcelona had inspired the victory they needed against Espanyol to secure the LaLiga title.
The Blaugrana sealed the Domestic Crown with two more games, after a 2-0 win over their local rivals in the RCDE stadium on Thursday.
Again, Yamal played a leading role in front of Hansi Flick. The teenager broke the impasse for eight minutes in the second half when he bowed a beautiful 20 -meter strike in the upper corner, before he set Fermin Lopez for the second goal in the stopping time.
Yamal has scored 17 goals and provides 21 assists (including a League-High 13 in Liga) in all competitions, while only teammate Raphinha (22) has improved his count of assists among Larlaar players.
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“We didn't have many clear opportunities, but we have a child in it that sometimes pulls something out of the golden feet he has,” said Raphinha about Yamal. “He gave us peace of mind to stay more calm in the game.
“In January, some people said we would fight to become third. We have faith in ourselves. That is the key. We rely on work and what we know we can do.”
In the meantime, Raphinha's 56 target involvement (34 goals, 22 assists) are the most by every Laliga player in all competitions this season, and the Brazilian is grateful for the confidence that he is shown by Flick.
“The most important thing was the coach's confidence,” he said. “Knowing at the start of the season he counted on me – a person who controls the team – it will eventually change.”