Raphinha: Shades of glory as Brazilian star reflects on Supercopa triumph
Raphinha donned his 'lucky' glasses again after Barcelona's Supercopa win, crediting team effort in the heat while showing respect for Vinicius and support for Araujo.
Barcelona’s Brazilian maestro was the toast of the town after the Supercopa final, sporting the same glasses he wore after last year’s victory – a touch of superstition that seems to be working a treat for him.
Lucky charm glasses
Raphinha wasn’t shy about his little ritual, admitting he simply had to bring the same specs back for the occasion. “I love them, I had to bring them, and yes, it’s a bit of superstition,” the Brazilian confessed post-match. Whatever works, mate – if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!
Giving it everything
The sweltering conditions didn’t stop Barça from putting in a proper shift. Raphinha highlighted how the team “gave everything” despite the scorching heat. The emotion was written all over his face at the final whistle, clearly chuffed to bits with the result.
His performance was nothing short of brilliant, with the winger’s brace proving decisive. When asked about his double, Raphinha kept it humble, attributing his success to “working well and hard” – no Adam’s apple (rhyming slang for grapple) with the spotlight here.
Respect for rivals
When quizzed about Real Madrid’s talisman Vinicius Jr, Raphinha showed proper class:
- Acknowledged his compatriot’s quality
- Recognized Vini’s match-winning abilities
- Emphasized Barça’s focus remained on their own game
Araujo support
The Brazilian also took time to express the squad’s backing for Ronald Araujo, making it crystal clear how valued the Uruguayan defender is in the dressing room.
“We showed the affection we feel for him. He contributes a lot, he’s a very important player and we count on him,” Raphinha stated, highlighting the tight-knit nature of this Barcelona squad.
Barça’s collective effort in securing this trophy speaks volumes about their character – something Raphinha was keen to emphasize throughout his comments. No wonder he was feeling emotional at the final whistle!