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Raphinha Breaks Messi’s Champions League Record with 20 Goal Contributions
Barcelona forward Raphinha has made history by breaking a club record previously held by the legendary Lionel Messi. He achieved this feat during Barcelona’s dramatic 3-3 draw with Inter Milan in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final on Wednesday night.
Raphinha played a pivotal role in his side’s comeback, scoring once and providing an assist. After Barcelona found themselves 2-0 down, the Brazilian winger helped spark a revival, with his assist for Ferran Torres’ goal pulling the score back to 2-1.
That assist marked his 8th of the season in the competition, alongside 12 goals in just 13 appearances, bringing his total to 20 goal contributions—surpassing Messi’s previous record of 19 goal contributions in a single Champions League season, set in 2011-12.
Raphinha almost added to his tally with a powerful shot that hit the crossbar in the second half. The Brazilian has been in outstanding form this season, registering 51 goal contributions in 51 appearances across all competitions.
Coventry City manager, Frank Lampard, speaks on team player and states how the player’s stance will help the team get into the Premier League.
The player is revealed to be Onyeka who he spoke about in the recent interview.
“He brings a different quality and probably a different profile to the midfield players we have.
“As I say, the profile is slightly different and I think that helps us in terms of the options and the competition in the middle of the park for us.”
Arsenal coach, Mikel Arteta, after their last match, shares an update on the injured team members after their last match.
He shared an update on Saka and stated that he is doing better after going through a hip injury. “His hip is improving a lot. Hopefully, he’ll be ready soon.”
He added about the other team members: “Martin is getting better and will be back in a few days, and Jurrien is fit for the weekend.”
Super Eagles footballer, Alex Iwobi, speaks on the World Cup and reveals their hope to play in the 2026 World Cup.
He shared that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is hopeful about hearing from them after they submitted a petition against the Democratic Republic of Congo.
“I mean we’re still waiting, well hopefully we can go to the World Cup, but I feel it’s a tough one.
“It’s a tough one because winning AFCON is like… It’s a great legacy, it’s a great thing to have in your career, a memorable moment. But then at the same time, because I’ve been to the World Cup already, a lot of the players haven’t been.”
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