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Yamal snubbed as Rakitic names Barca's most decisive player

Former Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic has waded into the debate over who carries the most weight in Hansi Flick's current squad, offering a surprising take on the team's hierarchy. While the world remains fixated on teenage sensation Lamine Yamal and midfield maestro Pedri, the Croatian veteran believes the real difference-maker resides elsewhere on the pitch.

Araujo the Barca hero on Raphinha & Yamal off days

Barcelona maintained their stranglehold on La Liga's title race on Sunday, though they were made to work hard for their 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano. Ronald Araujo scored the only goal of the game for the Catalans, but disappointing performances from their all star attack meant they were indebted to yet more stunning saves from goalkeeper Joan Garcia.

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Red-hot Raphinha leads the way as Barca run riot

Barcelona eventually cruised into the quarter-finals of the Champions League as they ran riot in the second half against Newcastle to win the second leg of their last-16 tie 7-2, earning an 8-3 aggregate victory. Raphinha was heavily involved in six of the goals, scoring two himself, while Robert Lewandowski also netted a brace, with Marc Bernal, Lamine Yamal and Fermin Lopez all on the scoresheet to boot.

Barcelona vs Newcastle United Predictions: Raphinha to seal a home win

Explore our soccer expert’s Barcelona vs Newcastle United predictions, pre Wednesday’s 1:45pm ET Champions League clash (3/18).

Hat-trick hero Raphinha runs things for five-star Barca

Barcelona re-established their healthy lead at the top of La Liga on Sunday afternoon, beating Sevilla 5-2 to move back four points clear of Real Madrid. It was another fruitful outing for Raphinha, who bagged a hat-trick in the win. Two of his strikes came from the penalty spot, with his third a looping deflection that put the game to bed early in the second half.

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Flick explains benching Lewandowski, Raphinha and Pedri

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick raised eyebrows ahead of Saturday's crucial La Liga encounter against Athletic Club by opting to leave several of his heavyweight stars on the bench. With the title race heating up and a heavy fixture list looming, the German tactician decided to rest Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, and Pedri for the daunting trip to San Mames, choosing instead to entrust Lamine Yamal and Marcus Rashford with the primary goal-scoring responsibilities.

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Raphinha 'proud' of Barca despite failed comeback against Atletico

Barcelona fell agonizingly short of a historic Copa del Rey comeback at the Spotify Camp Nou on Tuesday night, winning 3-0 on the night but bowing out 4-3 on aggregate against a resilient Atletico Madrid. Despite the heartbreak of missing out on the final, Brazilian star Raphinha struck an optimistic chord, insisting that the performance serves as a blueprint for the months ahead. The winger, who captained the side, believes that if Hansi Flick’s men maintain this level of intensity, they can still secure major silverware before the campaign concludes.

BDO Power Rankings: Kane clinging on ahead of UCL final

With the Lionel Messi-Cristiano Ronaldo duopoly presumably disappearing into the rearview mirror, the battle for the Ballon d'Or hasn't felt so open for the best part of 20 years, with countless players now beginning each campaign believing they have a chance of claiming the most prestigious individual prize football has to offer. Ousmane Dembele emerged from a career plagued by injuries and inconsistencies to win the Golden Ball in 2025, and he is among a crowded field of contenders one year on.

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Raphinha: Barca can sink Atletico

Barcelona winger Raphinha has sounded a defiant battle cry as the Catalan giants face the monumental task of overturning a four-goal deficit in the Copa del Rey. Following a bruising 4-0 defeat against Atlético Madrid at the Metropolitano in the first leg of the semi-finals, many have written off the Blaugrana's chances of defending their domestic cup crown. However, the Brazilian international remains steadfast in his belief that Camp Nou could witness one of the competition's greatest-ever turnarounds.

Raphinha hints at refereeing conspiracy after Barca loss

The fallout from Barcelona's shock 2-1 defeat to Girona has taken a dramatic turn following a night of officiating chaos at the Estadi Montilivi. While Hansi Flick’s side surrendered a crucial lead and slipped behind Real Madrid in the Liga title race, the post match narrative has been dominated by a controversial winning goal from Fran Beltran. The Blaugrana are now fuming over what they perceive as a systemic bias, leading to an explosive "against everyone" rallying cry from within the dressing room.

Raphinha returns for Barca as Rashford remains out

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has received a massive boost ahead of Monday evening's La Liga clash against Girona at Montilivi. Influential winger Raphinha has been officially passed fit to return after missing the last three matches with an adductor injury. However, the news is not all positive, as Marcus Rashford remains sidelined with a knee issue. The Blaugrana are looking to bounce back from a heavy Copa del Rey defeat and reclaim the top spot from Real Madrid.

Raphinha fumes over 'unfair' Ballon d'Or and FIFA Best snubs

Barcelona superstar Raphinha has taken aim at the “unfair” Ballon d’Or and FIFA Best snubs that he endured in 2025. The Brazil international starred for the Blaugrana last year as they landed the Liga title. He posted more than 60 goal involvements over the course of the campaign, but still missed out on the most prestigious of individual honours at award ceremonies.

Barcelona vs FC Copenhagen Predictions: Goals to flow in key clash

Explore our soccer expert’s Barcelona vs FC Copenhagen predictions, pre Wednesday’s 3:00pm ET Champions League clash (1/28).

Barca dealt huge Torres injury blow but Raphinha returns for UCL clash

Hansi Flick has been dealt a fresh injury blow ahead of Barcelona's critical Champions League trip to Slavia Prague, with Ferran Torres ruled out for approximately 10 days with a hamstring issue. The Spaniard joins the suspended Lamine Yamal on the sidelines, leaving the Catalans short in attack. However, there is positive news for the Blaugrana as Raphinha returns to the squad, providing a timely boost as the club chases a top-eight finish to avoid the dreaded play-off round.

Clasico king Raphinha leads weekend's winners & losers

On the weekend that the Bundesliga returned after its winter hiatus and two of Serie A's top three met in a crucial clash in the fight for the Scudetto, much of Europe was focused on cup competitions of varying degrees of importance. England and France played host to the latest rounds of their domestic tournaments while Spain and Turkey followed France's lead from earlier in the week in crowning their Super Cup champions.

Relentless Raphinha fires Barca to more silverware

Barcelona claimed a record-extending 16th Spanish Super Cup title by defeating Real Madrid 3-2 in the second Clasico of the season in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Sunday. Raphinha scored twice and Robert Lewandowski also found the back of the net as Hansi Flick's side remained dominant over their bitter rivals by securing a fifth victory in their last six meetings with Xabi Alonso's side.

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