Raphinha, Barça's MVP: Double and 30 goals this season!

FC Barcelona came back from two goals down in the second half against Celta (4-3) in another great day for Raphinha. The Brazilian led the Blaugrana reaction with two goals and an assist that leave Hansi Flick's team closer to the Liga title.

After a discreet first half, the '11' appeared in the 64th minute to filter a pass that Dani Olmo transformed into the partial 2-3, just two minutes after the third Galician goal. Barça went all out for the equalizer and Celta could only resist four more minutes.

In the 68th minute, Rafa scored his first goal of the afternoon with a header, taking advantage of a perfect cross from Lamine Yamal from the right. With Robert Lewandowski out injured in the final minutes, the Porto Alegre native settled in as the area's reference point.

Raphinha took charge of a very heavy penalty

Already in added time, a clear penalty by Yoel Lago on Dani Olmo allowed the 'culés' to take the victory. The Terrassa native wanted to take charge, but Raphinha had no doubts about who and how the penalty should be taken.

The Brazilian secured with his left foot, crossing the shot with enough power and height so that Guaita could not reach it, even guessing the side. In total, the winger completed 41 of 50 passes (82%), with 4 successful dribbles and 7 shots (3 on goal).

In addition, he created 5 clear chances and, in individual duels, he won 9 and lost only 3. Although he finished the match with a yellow card and risked being sent off at the end for an angry complaint to Melero López, Rafa returned to his best version with Flick's team.

Raphinha, the most effective striker in Spanish football

In fact, this season he already has 30 goals and 21 assists this season in all competitions. No player in Spain has participated in as many goals as the Brazilian.

The '11' has 51 direct involvements, 8 more than Lewandowski (40G/3A) and 13 more than Kylian Mbappé (33G/5A). Lamine Yamal, meanwhile, remains at 14 goals and 19 assists, with which he has participated in 33 goals for Barça.

After the match, Rafa again thanked Hansi Flick for his confidence, with whom he shared an emotional hug after the end of the match.

"I was leaving the club before the start of the season, but the coach changed my mind. He has changed my career, I am having my best season as a professional. I owe it all to him."