Tag: Raphinha

Howe Laments Newcastle Collapse After Seven-Goal Defeat in Barcelona

Eddie Howe
March 2026

Eddie Howe blamed Newcastle’s defensive concentration and individual errors after his side were eliminated by Barcelona in a 7-2 defeat on the night and 8-3 on aggregate. The manager said the scale of the collapse did not reflect how well Newcastle had competed earlier in the tie. Newcastle stayed in the contest during a frantic first half and Anthony Elanga scored twice, but Barcelona punished repeated mistakes after the break. Howe said poor execution on key moments, including set plays and the penalty, turned a strong performance into a heavy defeat

Lewandowski Breaks Messi Record as Barcelona Smash Newcastle to Reach Quarter-Finals

Robert Lewandowski
March 2026

Robert Lewandowski scored twice as Barcelona thrashed Newcastle 7-2 at Spotify Camp Nou and advanced 8-3 on aggregate. His brace took him to goals against 41 different Champions League opponents, moving him past Lionel Messi for the all-time record.
How: Barcelona recovered from a chaotic first half in which Anthony Elanga scored twice for Newcastle. Raphinha, Marc Bernal and a Lamine Yamal penalty put the hosts ahead before the break, then Fermin Lopez, Lewandowski twice and another Raphinha goal completed the rout.

Barcelona Players Challenge Flick’s High Line After 4-0 Atletico Loss

Hansi Flick
February 2026

Senior players raised concerns that the aggressive high line was wrong for the game conditions and personnel available, asking for more pragmatism in high-stakes matches. A training-ground review followed the loss, with Flick questioning intensity while players flagged tactical risk without key injured creators. They are not pushing to abandon the system, but want clearer adaptation based on opponent, match state, and who is fit.

Barcelona Tell Rashford Two Areas Must Improve to Secure Permanent Move

Marcus Rashford
January 2026

Rashford pushes to make Barcelona stay permanent

Marcus Rashford
December 2025

Marcus Rashford says his clear aim is to remain at Barcelona beyond the end of his loan from Manchester United, insisting he is focused on winning trophies with the Catalan club after contributing goals and assists to their push at the top of La Liga. On loan with an option to buy for around £22 million, Rashford has two goals and six assists while sharing left-wing duties with Raphinha, and is ready to accept a reduced salary to stay, describing life at the club and in the city as ideal.

Lamine Yamal shrugs off horror tackle as Barca see off Villarreal

Lamine Yamal
December 2025

Barcelona restored their four point lead over Real Madrid with a 2-0 win at Villarreal, Raphinha opening the scoring from the penalty spot before Lamine Yamal shook off a horrific challenge to lash home the second after the hosts were reduced to ten men. Villarreal thought they were level through a Jules Kounde own goal before an offside flag intervened, then saw Renato Veiga sent off for raking his studs down Yamal’s heel, after which Hansi Flick introduced Marcus Rashford and Robert Lewandowski to sharpen Barcelona’s attacking display.

Flick slams FIFA Best XI after Raphinha snub

Hansi Flick
December 2025

Hansi Flick blasted FIFA’s Best XI as a “joke” after Barcelona star Raphinha was omitted despite a treble-winning season. The Brazilian produced 18 goals and 10 assists in La Liga, plus 22 goal contributions in the Champions League, yet missed out on selection. Flick argued Raphinha’s influence, consistency and big-game output made his exclusion indefensible, especially after driving Barca’s semi-final run in Europe and Brazil’s strong year. He praised the winger’s relentless work rate and leadership, insisting awards voters had badly undervalued his contribution.

Raphinha snubbed from FIFA Men’s World XI despite dominant Barca season

Raphinha
December 2025

Despite a standout campaign with Barcelona and Brazil, Raphinha missed out on the FIFA Men’s World XI after making the 26 man shortlist, even though he produced elite numbers in La Liga and the Champions League and claimed the league’s Player of the Season award. The winger hit 18 league goals with 10 assists and led the Champions League with 13 goals and nine assists, matching Cristiano Ronaldo’s single season goal contribution record, yet player voting favoured other attackers, underlining how stacked the forward pool is in the current world game.

Flick hails Rashford’s “perfect mentality” despite losing Barcelona starting spot

Marcus Rashford
December 2025

Marcus Rashford has dropped out of Barcelona’s first choice front three since Raphinha returned and Lamine Yamal locked down the right, starting only one of the last six games, yet Hansi Flick has praised the loanee’s attitude, calling his response to rotation absolutely professional. Used mostly as an impact substitute in Flick’s 4 3 3, Rashford reportedly told his coach he did not need explanations and that team points mattered more than his minutes. Flick says the forward has now adapted fully, is at his best level, and proves the squad’s depth whenever he comes from the bench.

Barcelona rally past Atletico after Lewandowski penalty miss

Barcelona
December 2025

Barcelona hit back from an early Alex Baena opener to beat Atletico Madrid 3-1 at Camp Nou, with Raphinha, Dani Olmo and Ferran Torres scoring to secure a vital league win despite Robert Lewandowski blasting a first half penalty high over Jan Oblak’s crossbar. Baena broke through the offside trap to put Atleti ahead inside 20 minutes, but Barca quickly levelled when Raphinha rounded Oblak to finish. A foul on Olmo brought a missed spot-kick, yet the hosts regrouped after the interval to overwhelm Diego Simeone’s side.

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