Raphinha has had an incredible season in Barcelona, and he will hope it will get even better in the coming weeks. 33 goals and 22 assists speaks for themselves, and after he has already helped Hansi Flick's side to win the Copa del Rey and Spanish Super Cup, he will also like to be in La Liga.
Victory in Sunday's El Clasico confrontation against Real Madrid would completely secure a second LA Liga title in three years for Barcelona. According to Movistar (via MD), Raphinha looked ahead to the match in the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Company.
“The Clasicos are experienced as a final. It is a different game, something special. The city comes to a halt. The whole world sees it. Until the moment we enter the stadium, everything is very tense for the Clasico. The tension is normally in every game, but this is more intense.
“We both fight for La Liga, there is no better or worse team here. I think we are well prepared and we will achieve a great result. Being able to play and score in the Clasico is especially for me, but it is best to win, whether I score or not winning is what is important.”
On the back of his incredible season, Raphinha is connected to a move from Barcelona. Clubs in the Premier League follow his situation, but he has now made it clear that he has no desire to leave.
“To think about reaching the top of football without Barcelona is illogical. To be honest, I enjoy it a lot now. I didn't even expect it in my dreams. I can't imagine Barcelona without Raphinha.
“What is the next? My renewal.”