Sevilla FC v FC Barcelona - LaLiga EA Sports 2026/27
SEVILLE, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 19: Raphinha of FC Barcelona celebrates after scoring their team’s second goal during the LaLiga EA Sports 2026/27 match between Sevilla FC and FC Barcelona at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on September 19, 2026 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)
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Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has been chatting about Barcelona and feels that captain Raphinha doesn’t get the credit he deserves.
Raphinha has enjoyed a stellar start to the season for Barcelona, scoring 14 goals in eight games as Hansi Flick’s side have made a perfect start to the campaign.
Yet Raphinha is not among the final nominees for the 2026 Ballon d’Or award and also missed out in 2025 in a decision he has admitted he found painful and has baffled Atletico boss Diego Simeone.
Courtois says he’s a big fan of Raphinha’s and believes Barcelona are not quite the same team when the Brazilian is unavailable.
“I really like Raphinha; for me, he’s a key player for Barça. When he hasn’t been there, they’ve suffered a lot, and when he’s there, they’re playing well,” he told reporters.
“So I think Raphinha doesn’t always get the recognition he deserves, but he’s a key player for this team. He scores a lot of goals because he’s a great player.”
So today’s Barca Blaugranes Question of the Day is:
Does Barcelona captain Raphinha get the recognition he deserves?
Now it’s over to you! Feel free to share your thoughts, opinions and answers in the comments section below!
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