Six goal involvements: €80m Barcelona star produces unforgettable performance against Newcastle | OneFootball

The entire FC Barcelona squad appeared to be enjoying themselves as they ran riot in the UEFA Champions League, dismantling Newcastle United 7-2 in the second leg of their Round of 16 clash at the Spotify Camp Nou.

However, it was Raphinha who stood out as the undisputed protagonist, delivering a performance of the highest level and influencing almost every decisive moment of the match. In fact, Mundo Deportivo reports that the Brazilian winger was involved in 6 of the 7 goals scored by the Blaugranes on the night.

Raphinha opened the scoring as early as the sixth minute, finishing calmly after a well-worked move involving Lamine Yamal and Fermin Lopez. He later added the final goal in the 72nd minute, capping off a historic night for the Catalan side and showcasing his composure in front of goal.

Beyond his brace, the €80 million-rated Brazilian also registered two assists, first by delivering a precise corner and then by threading a perfectly weighted through ball to set up Fermin once again.

He further made his mark by winning a penalty just before halftime after drawing a foul from Kieran Trippier, with Yamal converting from the spot. In addition, Raphinha took the free kick that led to another goal, rounding off a truly complete attacking display.

Raphinha’s performance becomes even more notable considering the doubts surrounding him after the first leg at St James’ Park. The Brazilian responded in the best possible way, delivering a statement display on the biggest stage and reaffirming his role as one of the team’s key leaders in attack.

With this performance, Raphinha has now won two MVP awards in the last two games. There is no doubt he is going to be the difference-maker if Barcelona are to win the big trophies this season, and hopefully, he will retain this form going forward as well.