Barcelona winger Raphinha made history in the Champions League after scoring twice in his team’s 3-1 win over Benfica on Tuesday. His goals helped Barcelona secure a place in the next round and also broke a record previously held by Brazilian legends Neymar, Kaka, Rivaldo, Jardel, and Roberto Firmino.
With his brace, Raphinha became the highest-scoring Brazilian in a single Champions League season, reaching 11 goals. The previous record of 10 goals was set by Rivaldo and Jardel in the 1999-2000 season and later matched by Kaka (2006-2007), Neymar (2014-2015), and Firmino (2017-2018).
The match started with Raphinha scoring in the 11th minute, giving Barcelona a 2-0 advantage on aggregate. Benfica quickly responded with a goal from Nicolas Otamendi, but Lamine Yamal put Barcelona back in the lead in the 27th minute. Just before halftime, Raphinha scored his second goal, securing his place in Champions League history.
This season, Raphinha has been in top form for Barcelona, with 27 goals and 19 assists in 41 matches across all competitions. His outstanding performances continue to help Barcelona chase European glory.
Can Raphinha continue his incredible run in the Champions League? Fans will be eager to see what comes next for the Brazilian star.
