Barcelona secured their fourth consecutive La Liga victory on Saturday, defeating Alaves 3-1 at the Spotify Camp Nou. A standout from the match was Raphinha, who delivered an impressive performance in his first start in two months after recovering from a series of hamstring injuries. His display was noted for its strength.
In a post-match interview, Raphinha shared his thoughts on his performance and current physical condition, as reported by MD.
“I strive to give my all during the time I’m on the pitch. Being able to start feels great, and I’m focused on helping the team to the best of my ability. I’m working hard to regain my peak physical form,” Raphinha stated.
“I’m not quite ready to play a full 90 minutes yet, and I did feel a bit fatigued in the second half. However, I’m dedicated to returning to top form as quickly as possible through hard work.”
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Raphinha: We Are Yet to Reach Our Full Potential
Raphinha echoed his coach’s sentiments, acknowledging that Barcelona has not reached its peak performance level at this time.
“The coach believes we could have achieved more during the match, and as players, we recognize we can improve too. His perspective aligns with mine: we are not at our best and there is significant room for growth,” Raphinha explained.
“The priority today was to secure the win. We still have time to address our shortcomings. I am confident we can return to our best form and win while playing well, but if we must win even when not at our best, that’s what matters most.”