Raphinha admits struggling to play after De Miguel's death: 'Could have happened to me'

Barcelona captain Raphinha paid an emotional tribute to late Tenerife player Jesús de Miguel after scoring a brace in the Champions League victory over Aston Villa.

Lamine and Raphinha shine in the rain

Barça handed Aston Villa a decisive shutout victory, with a brace from the Brazilian and another goal from No. 10, effectively ending their brief slump. Let me begin this column by sending a respectful embrace to the family and loved ones of Jesús de Miguel.

In video: Raphinha's brace puts him above Neymar and Rivaldo in Barcelona's history

Raphinha outshines the legends on a night at the Camp Nou
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‘Nothing we can do’ – Barcelona react to Raphinha’s Brazil call-up

The club admit the November trip ‘isn’t ideal.’
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Yamal and Raphinha help Barca bounce back as PSG set new Champions League record

Aston Villa lose 100 per cent record while Bayern Munich dominate Atletico Madrid

Raphinha’s heartbreaking reaction after Jesús de Miguel’s tragic death shows football’s human side

After leading Barcelona to a Champions League win, Raphinha put football aside to deliver a heartbreaking tribute to Jesús de Miguel.
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Seven records Raphinha could take from Lionel Messi this season

Raphinha has begun 2026-27 season in a way that makes some of Lionel Messi’s records seem less invincible at Barcelona.

Raphinha scores two more goals and nears Barcelona's all-time top 20

Barcelona are steamrolling Alavés at Camp Nou with TWO goals from Raphinha. The Brazilian has now scored 92 goals for the Catalan club.And he is closing in on the top 20 scorers in Barça's history.