£55M Barca's Club Captain shines for Brazil in the International break

FC Barcelona is off to a brilliant start in the 2024/25 campaign. Having managed eight wins from the first nine La Liga matchdays, the club has dominated their opponents so far, occupying the La Liga table-top position. While it has been a brilliant team effort overall, special praise must be shown to the 27-year-old Barcelona captain, who has been unstoppable this season.

£55M Barca's Club Captain shines for Brazil in the International break

Having 6 goals and 6 assists in the 11 appearances this season, ace Barcelona star Raphinha has been spectacular in the club's attack force. Be it leading the club's counter-attacks, making deep runs in the opposition's final third, or making crucial opportunities with his creative playstyle, the Brazilian has been extraordinary in the 2024/25 campaign. Moreover, giving justice to the captain's armband, the player has led the unit from the front.

His recent heroics paved the way for him to join the Brazilian squad after he wasn't a part of the Selecao member list during the September international break. Nevertheless, the Barcelona star's absence was pretty much a failure after they had faced an upset loss against Paraguay. Moreover, Raphinha once again gave a testament to what his presence brings to the side, playing a crucial role in this international break.

While the versatile star, having started in the new number 10 role, has been crucial in Brazil's 2-1 victory against Chile, Raphinha stood ecstatic for the side in their 4-0 win against Peru. Once again, playing a crucial role in Selecao's forward force, the number 10 netted two goals, being one of the best performers in Dorival Junior-led Brazil.

After being denied from the woodwork once, Raphinha gave the side the much-boosting lead, converting the spot kick from 12 yards in the 38th minute. Not much later, the ace star doubled their lead in the same fashion, completing a brace through penalties minutes into the second half. Apart from his 2 goals, Raphinha once again made key passes, delivering crosses and long balls, and was pivotal in Brazil's attack force.

Clearly, with his masterclass performance, Raphinha has once again showcased pretty clearly what his presence means for the Brazilian national side. Now that the player's international break fixtures are over, Barca fans would hope he returns carrying the same form, playing a crucial role in the club's quest for major titles this season.