If there's a player who has stepped up in this new era of FC Barcelona under Hansi Flick, it's Raphinha. The Porto Alegre native, beyond being a true offensive reference, with 17 goals and 10 assists in 24 matches, the '11' culé has become one of the most influential players in the Barcelona dressing room.
'Rapha' has taken a significant amount of leadership after the German coach named him one of the captains for the 2024-25 season. A decision that has proven to be correct. Now, precisely, the '10' of the 'Seleção' has been one of the voices speaking before the stellar match between FC Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid, which will take place this Saturday, December 21st at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys at 9:00 PM.
The former Leeds United player didn't miss the chance to, in front of the 'Movistar+' microphones, talk about the undeniable competitive spirit required to be part of a team like Barcelona. "If you play for Barça, you have to aim to win everything and if you don't think that way, you're in the wrong team," stated the left winger.
The competitive gene of Barcelona and the 'hunger' for winning titles
Furthermore, Raphinha emphasized the importance of translating individual success into collective achievements, whether with Barcelona or the Brazilian national team. "What's a complete season? Winning titles," he emphasized.
In that line, the Barcelona '11' didn't hesitate to express the ambition a player must have when wearing the club's colors. "Everything, I think about everything. When playing for a club like Barça, you should aim to win everything possible. And if you don't think like that, you're in the wrong team... or you shouldn't be here," declared Raphinha.