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Raphinha has sent out a strong message after [Barcelona’s win over Benfica](https://www.barcablaugranes.com/2025/3/11/24382028/barcelona-benfica-champions-league-round-16-2nd-leg-final-score-match-report-recap-reactions) as the Catalans moved into the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
Hansi Flick’s side remain alive on all three fronts this season, and Raphinha says they are serious contenders to win the lot this season.
> “We are real candidates on all fronts,” Raphinha told Movistar Plus.
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> “We knew Benfica would come here quite strong and we knew what we had to do to win the game. We were focused on this. We had the result in our favour and we played a good first half.”
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> The Brazilian also took time out to praise Lamine Yamal after another stunning performance from the teenager.
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> “Yamal’s goal is spectacular. It shows what he is,” he added. “A player with tremendous quality. We have everything to win with him at our side.”
Barcelona return to action at the weekend against Atletico, with the result likely to affect the title race. Flick’s side are currently a point better off than Diego Simeone’s side and also have a game in hand.