RAPHINHA NEWS

Scores, assists versus Almeria Raphinha scored a goal off two shots (one on target), created seven chances, sent in 13 crosses (eight accurate) and was shown a yellow card during Wednesday's 3-2 win over Almeria...

Impact Raphinha had another great performance here, finding the back of the net for the first time in almost three months to open the scoring in the 33rd minute, then assisting Sergi Roberto for the second with a corner-kick cross at the hour mark and creating many other opportunities for teammates. That's now four consecutive games in all competitions with an assist for the winger, who has definitely bounced back from the slow start of campaign.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in win Raphinha assisted once to go with four shots (three on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Valencia.

Impact Raphinha notched his fourth assist of the La Liga season in the 55th minute as he set up Joao Felix to help open up the scoring. The forward has been in good form recently as he's notched an assist in his last three appearances.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in home loss Raphinha assisted once to go with eight shots (four on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 4-2 defeat against Girona.

Impact Raphinha created Robert Lewandowski's equalizer in the 19th minute with his second assist in a row and fourth in the season. He also co-led Barcelona with a season-high eight shots during the match. The forward has only two goals in 15 appearances (eight starts) so far.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist against Atleti Raphinha made an assist, had two off-target shoots, created two chances, sent in four crosses (one accurate) and drew one foul during Sunday's 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid.

Impact Raphinha made his first league start in two months and picked up where he left off in midweek's UCL win over Porto, using his speed to help his side transitioning to offense and creating some plays from the flank. And his biggest contribution came in the 28th minute when he made a great run before setting up Joao Felix's winner with a great pass. That's now two goals and three assists over 14 appearances in all competitions for Raphinha, who will hope to remain in the lineup for next Sunday's clash against Girona.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to pitch Raphinha recorded two shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Real Madrid.

Impact Raphinha got minutes on the pitch Saturday after missing the last four matches with a strain. He's only started four of the eight games played thus far, recording two goals and two assists with 12 chances created and 16 crosses (five accurate). The winger is competing with both Lamine Yamal and Fermin for a starting role after 25 starts in 36 appearances during the 2022/23 La Liga campaign.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available as substitute Raphinha is fit and in the match day squad to face Real Madrid on Saturday.

Impact Raphinha returns from a muscle strain which has kept him out of four straight matches in all competitions. The winger is available from the bench with Gavi and Ferran Torres flanking Joao Felix in Barcelona's front three.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Might return versus Real Madrid Raphinha (strain) is targetting a return to the squad against Real Madrid on Oct. 28 but isn't expected to start, per Pol Ballus of The Athletic.

Impact Raphinha's timeline means he won't be ready to play in either Sunday's clash with Athletic or versus Shakhtar Donetsk on Oct. 25. In his last six contests, the forward made three starts and recorded two goals on 10 shots (five on target), two assists, 11 crosses (three accurate) and eight corners.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brazil replaces injured Raphinha with David Neres for World Cup qualifying

Brazil winger Raphinha won’t play in the next two rounds of South American World Cup qualifying because of injury

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Injury lingers Raphinha (strain) is unavailable for Wednesday's UCL clash against Porto after being left out of the preliminary squad.

Impact Raphinha was forced off early in his last match due to an injury and may miss a couple of games after being left out of the traveling squad against Porto. The Brazilian's absence from the team could be a huge blow for the club as he has been a regular player on the pitch this season. Barcelona will hope the injury is not serious and to only have him out for this match, but realistically, they will probably keep him out until after the international break to make sure he returns healthy.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off early Raphinha was forced off during the first half of Friday's clash with Sevilla.

Impact Raphinha took a shot from distance and went down during Friday's match. The forward was helped off the pitch, with Fermin coming on to replace him. Raphinha has been in and out of the starting XI with two starts in his last three matches and would be a major loss for a Wednesday trip to Porto.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes to both goals Raphinha scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and three chances created in Tuesday's 2-2 draw against Mallorca.

Impact Raphinha was easily Barcelona's best player as the team salvaged one point Tuesday. He logged Barca's first goal before recording an assist to the second, scored by Fermin. Including both domestic and international games, Raphinha has scored or assisted during three of his last four appearances.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies assist among larger impact Raphinha assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Tuesday's 5-0 win versus Royal Antwerp.

Impact Raphinha had a hand in his squads third goal of the match, as he let rip a shot from a sharp angle that deflected off the opposing Jelle Bataille into his own goal. Raphinha also assisted on Barcelona's fifth goal and Joao Felix's second goal of the match, as he delivered an accurate cross that Felix directed into the goal with a header.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first of season Raphinha scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal), one cross (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 5-0 victory versus Betis.

Impact Raphinha entered the match in the 63rd minute and got to work right away, netting a goal in the 66th minute to push his team's lead to 4-0. The goal marked his first of the season, while he has seen the pitch in only three of five games and played limited time in each.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible to face Osasuna Raphinha has completed his two-game suspension and is eligible to face Osasuna on Sunday.

Impact Raphinha missed Barcelona's last two matches after elbowing an opponent in the season opener against Getafe, but the Brazilian is set to return after completing his ban. It wouldn't be shocking if he moves straight back into the XI in place of Lamine Yamal.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Villarreal match Raphinha will remain suspended for Sunday's match at Villarreal after receiving a two-game ban following his red card against Getafe.

Impact The Brazilian winger was sent off in the season opener after elbowing an opponent in the latter stages of the first half, and as a result, he'll miss two matches and not one, as it happens in most cases. Due to this, Raphinha's next chance to play will come against Osasuna on Sep. 3 in the final match before the international break.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sees red card Sunday Raphinha was sent off in Sunday's scoreless draw against Getafe. He finished with two shots on target, three crosses (one accurate), one chance created, one tackle and two corners...

Impact The Brazilian winger was given his marching order in the latter stages of the first half after elbowing an opposing player, and the referee didn't hesitate to show him the red card right away. He will miss the team's next game against Cadiz, and if the ban doesn't get extended, he would be eligible to re-appear against Villarreal on Aug. 27.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Raphinha sent off for elbowing opponent as Barcelona opens title defense with 0-0 draw at Getafe

Defending Spanish league champion Barcelona couldn't overcome Raphinha’s first-half red card for elbowing an opponent and has been held to a 0-0 draw at Getafe in its opener

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Creates two chances in finale Raphinha took a shot and created two chances in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Celta Vigo in the season finale. He also made a clearance in the match.

Impact Raphinha had a solid debut season for Barcelona with seven goals and seven assists across 36 La Liga appearances (25 starts) on the right wing as his side won the league title. The 26-year-old also tallied one goal and three assists across the Champions League and Europa League and for the most part seems to be a preferred choice over Ferran Torres and Ansu Fati along Barca's attacking line.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Raphinha drops biggest hint yet about future at Barcelona Raphinha again plays down talk of a move away from Barcelona, hinting at the club’s La Liga celebrations that he wants to experience winning...

MAY 16, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Logs assist in derby win Raphinha made an assist and had two off-target shots during Sunday's 4-2 win over Espanyol.

Impact Raphinha played for roughly an hour but had some good moments while he was on the pitch, including an assist for Robert Lewandowski to make it 3-0 with just 40 minutes into the match. This was the third assist over the last five outings for the winger, who is trying to strengthen his case to remain on the head coach's plans for next season.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Seven crosses in win Raphinha had two shots (zero on goal), seven crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Tuesday's 1-0 win against Osasuna.

Impact Raphinha put together a nice performance Tuesday despite playing just 52 minutes, his fewest in a start this season. He took two shots (both off target), created two chances, whipped in seven crosses (two accurate) and took four corners in the match.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and assists in win Raphinha scored once from four shots (one on target) and registered an assist in Saturday's 4-0 win against Real Betis.

Impact Raphinha crossed for Andreas Christensen to score the opener before getting on the scoresheet himself with a clever finish having been played in by Sergio Busquets. He now has seven goals and six seasons in his debut season at Barcelona and ranks first for both assists and chances created among his teammates.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Registers assist Raphinha assisted once to go with four chances created in Sunday's 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 78th minute.

Impact Raphinha helped deliver Barcelona's only goal Sunday to take the win. With seven goals and eight assists in all competitions, most of them came from the last 15 matches, totaling five goals and four assists, along with 87 crosses (15 accurate). This also ups his average crosses a contest t 4.8.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Attempts insufficient vs. Getafe Raphinha generated five shots (one on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Getafe.

Impact After sitting out Barcelona's first game of April 2023, Raphinha was the Catalans' right winger across their next two games. He attempted 15 crosses, 11 corner kicks and eight shots during the two-matchup span. Unfortunately for Raphinha, he was unable to prevent both games from ending in 0-0 draws.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE