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Barca manager Hansi Flick has often spoken of Raphinha's importance.

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Source: The Athletic

What’s Happening

Not gonna lie, Barca manager Hansi Flick has often spoken of Raphinha’s importance.

Wednesday night brought another clear reason why Barcelona’s incredible 7-2 Champions League victory over Newcastle on Wednesday night was cause for a double celebration for Hansi Flick. His team made it through to the quarter-finals with an 8-3 aggregate success — and in the process his most important player just dropped he is fully back on form. (and honestly, same)

Raphinha was the absolute star of a solid night of football at the Camp Nou.

Why This Matters

The Brazil forward was heavily involved in six of Barca’s goals; scoring two, assisting another two, he also clutched the penalty Lamine Yamal converted and took the free-back that wrapped up up with Marc Bernal finding the net.

This could change the dynamics of the sport going forward.

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