Barcelona and Inter Milan played an immediate classic in the first stage of their semi-final of the Champions League and it turned out to be a night for Raphinha
Raphinha strengthened his growing business to be eligible for the Ballon d'Or or with another Stellaire Show in Barcelona's 3-3 draw with Inter Milan in the first stage of their mouth of the Champions League Semi-Final Shootout.
The Brazilian Maestro, 28, was again influential, because the side of Hansi File ensured that they will go to Italy on level next week after twice back against Inter Milan in the Nou -camp. Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres – Plus a goal of Yann Sommer – helped Barca end the night level.
It was Raphinha who took Torres just before the resting leg to restore parity – and the former Leeds United star made a record in the possession of Nou Camp Royalty in Lionel Messi.
Raphinha's Assist was his 20th target contribution in the Champions League this season; A more than Messi succeeded during his best European campaign ever for Barca before leaving the club in 2021.
Only Cristiano Ronaldo has once included more target contributions in one Champions League campaign. But with the Multi Time Ballon d'Or's previous best status on 21, Raphinha was able to continue even before the end of the season.
In total, the former Premier League star has no fewer than 30 goals and 21 assists in 51 games in all competitions for Barca this period. He has been influential in their title offer and could end the season with a trifecta of trophies after the Barcelona triumph over Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final on the weekend.
While Raphinha etched his name in the Barca History Books, it was his teammate, the wonderful Lamine Yamal, who caught the attention of Rio Ferdinand of TNT Sports in the night.
After he has announced on a worldwide stage in last year's European championship final, this year Yamal also attracted attention in the Flick team. And after having seen him halve him halfway through the first half with a super striker of Inter, Ferdinand could not help but give the teenager his flowers on social media.
“As a pure football talent I go so far that I think I think Lamine Yamal is at a different level for every player who plays the game in the top 5 competitions in world football,” Ferdinand posted. '17 years old. Really incredible. “
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