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Emotional Flick: Raphinha's Words Key After Alaves Victory
30 Nov
Summary
- Raphinha consoled an emotional Hansi Flick after Barcelona's win.
- Barcelona temporarily leads LaLiga after a 3-1 victory over Alaves.
- Flick praised Raphinha's return, citing his dynamism and intensity.
Barcelona secured a crucial 3-1 victory against Alaves on Sunday, momentarily propelling them to the top of LaLiga. Despite the win, Barcelona manager Hansi Flick exhibited a visibly emotional reaction on the bench, prompting a supportive gesture from player Raphinha. Flick later disclosed that Raphinha offered words of encouragement, similar to previous conversations, emphasizing a commitment to improvement in upcoming matches.
The return of Raphinha, who had been sidelined since September, proved impactful as he contributed an assist for one of Dani Olmo's two goals. Manager Flick highlighted Raphinha's importance, noting his dynamism, intensity, and pressing ability that energizes the entire team. Flick expressed happiness with the three points but acknowledged the need for significant improvements in finishing chances.
Raphinha also shared his perspective, admitting to being demanding of his teammates when he knows they can perform better. He embraces the role of being a 'nagging' presence if it ensures the team reaches its potential. This win saw Barcelona temporarily overtake Real Madrid in the league standings, with their next fixture against Atletico Madrid scheduled for Tuesday.
