Raphinha shines for Barcelona against Ath. Bilbao (video) | OneFootball

Raphinha was the standout figure in the Barcelona – Ath. Bilbao match. The Brazilian international was on fire, scoring two goals and providing an assist in the game. His performance proved decisive in achieving the hefty 5-0 result in the Super Cup semi-finals. The number 11 delighted the fans present in Saudi Arabia.

Raphinha scores twice and assists in Barcelona – Ath. Bilbao

The first goal of his personal tally came at 38 minutes. After leaving an opponent behind, the winger fired a rocket into the back of the net. Shortly before, the star had already set up Fermín López for another accurate finish, demonstrating sharp game vision and the ability to create imbalance in the final third.

In the second half, at 52 minutes, Raphinha - who might become a teammate of Sporting's captain - scored again. Free at the far post, the forward capitalized on a rebound in the area to score his second of the match. This play confirmed the total superiority of the Catalans on the King Abdullah Sports City pitch, as well as the Brazilian international's return to top form.

Barcelona will be back in action next Sunday, January 11th. The final of the competition will take place at 7:00 PM, with Hansi Flick's team awaiting the outcome of the other semi-final. The opponent will emerge from the Madrid clash between Real Madrid and Atlético, scheduled for this Wednesday, January 8th, at 7:00 PM.

This season, wearing the blaugrana jersey, Raphinha – valued at 80 million euros – has played 16 games: 12 in La Liga, three in the Champions League, and one in the Super Cup. In the 1,018 minutes he was on the field, the left-footer scored nine goals and provided four assists, showcasing all his quality.

Check out Raphinha's first goal in Barcelona - Ath. Bilbao:

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