The importance of Raphinha in FC Barcelona transcends the playing fields. Beyond being one of the main figures of the azulgrana team on the pitch, the Brazilian has also established himself as one of the great leaders of the locker room, where his voice carries more and more weight.
His teammates chose him as one of the captains of the team for this season, and the Porto Alegre native has embraced his new responsibility with grace and authority. This was evident once the match against Atlético de Madrid ended last Saturday, when he spoke to the club's media and took full responsibility for the defeat.
Raphinha's words
Raphinha stepped up and took responsibility for the result. "I, personally, take this defeat today. In the end, I lost a goal, and I think about five minutes later they equalized, and then I made a pass that led to their second goal," commented the winger.
"I put the responsibility for today's defeat entirely on myself. That's life."
"We believe in the work we are doing. Half of the league is still left. We need to focus on working and seeking the best results," concluded the forward. A gesture that further enhances his figure within the institution and highlights his role as a leader in the new project of Flick.