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Raphinha etched his name into Barcelona’s history books by breaking a club record previously set by the legendary Lionel Messi during the UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg against Inter Milan on Wednesday night.
In a thrilling 3-3 draw at Catalunya’s Olympic Stadium, the Brazilian winger delivered a masterful performance, scoring a goal and providing an assist to help Barcelona claw back from a 2-0 deficit against the Serie A giants.
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The 28-year-old sparked Barcelona’s comeback in the 38th minute with a perfectly cushioned header, setting up Ferran Torres to slot home from close range for the team’s second goal. This assist marked Raphinha’s eighth in the Champions League this season, complementing his 12 goals in just 13 appearances.
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With a remarkable 20 goal contributions in the competition, he surpassed Messi’s club record of 19, set during the 2011-12 season.
Raphinha is the first ever Barcelona player and the first ever Brazilian to be directly involved in 20 goals in a single Champions League campaign. 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/n3TGGqtKqA
— Squawka (@Squawka) April 30, 2025
Raphinha nearly extended his record in the second half when a ferocious strike from outside the box rattled the crossbar, leaving fans in awe of his brilliance.
The Brazil international has been a revelation for Barcelona this season, amassing an astonishing 51 goal contributions in 51 appearances across all competitions.
His electrifying form continues to light up the pitch, cementing his status as one of the game’s brightest stars.
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