Osasuna boss Vicente Moreno has been full of praise for Raphinha ahead of [Saturday’s clash with Barcelona at Monjuic](https://www.barcablaugranes.com/barcelona-la-liga/2025/3/7/24379549/how-will-barcelona-line-up-against-osasuna-la-liga).
Raphinha is in the midst of a stunning campaign and has already been tipped to challenge for the [Ballon d’Or by Brazil boss Dorival Jr](https://www.barcablaugranes.com/2025/3/6/24379353/raphinha-is-a-ballon-dor-contender-brazil-boss-dorival-jr-hails-barcelona-star).
Moreno also thinks that the Barcelona forward is one of the best players on the planet right now.
> “Raphinha, for example, is underrated,” he told a pre-match press conference.
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> “I see him as one of the best in the world, if not the best, with more influence in offensive and defensive play, in teamwork and individual work. We are talking about ‘top’ players.”
Osasuna beat Barcelona 4-2 earlier in the season in a match which both Raphinha and Lamine Yamal started no the bench.
Moreno thinks it will be a different story this time around, particularly if the duo are in the starting XI.
> “Raphinha and Lamine did not play from the start and they are two players who, if they are not starters, in any team, make the difference. Either of the two,” he added.
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> “It is difficult for me to settle for a draw. With so many draws we have been getting, we are not in a position to settle for a draw now.
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> “We are going to take advantage of our chances and try to win. If it cannot be, a draw will be good, but above all we always want to win.”
Osasuna head into the match without a win in their last five games in all competitions, while Barcelona remain unbeaten so far in 2025.