Barcelona winger Raphinha made headlines after equaling a long-standing Champions League record set by Cristiano Ronaldo. His impressive performance during the match against Inter Milan added a huge milestone to his European campaign.

In a dramatic clash, Raphinha scored a late goal that brought his total goal involvements for the 2024–25 season to 21. That number equals the record Ronaldo set during Real Madrid’s 2013–14 title-winning campaign, which included 17 goals and 4 assists.

The Brazilian looked like the hero of the night when he scored in the 87th minute, putting Barcelona ahead 3-2 after they had fallen behind by two goals earlier in the game. For a moment, it seemed like he had sealed a thrilling comeback.

But the joy didn’t last long. Inter Milan responded just minutes later with a goal from Francesco Acerbi in the 90th minute. The game then went into extra time, where Davide Fratessi scored the winner for Inter, knocking Barcelona out of the tournament.

Despite the heartbreaking loss, Raphinha’s efforts throughout the tournament didn’t go unnoticed. With 21 goal contributions, he stands alongside one of football’s greats, Cristiano Ronaldo, for the most goal involvements in a single Champions League season.

Ronaldo’s record came in the 2013–14 season, when he helped Real Madrid lift their 10th Champions League trophy—commonly known as “La Decima”—with a 4-1 win over Atletico Madrid in the final.

Although Raphinha’s journey in this year’s tournament ends here, matching such a legendary record is a massive achievement and shows his growing influence on the European stage.