Barcelona Coach Hansi Flick Praises Brazil’s Raphinha

Barcelona’s manager, Hansi Flick, expressed his admiration for Brazilian winger Raphinha, stating that he has never had the opportunity to coach a player quite like him throughout his career.

This praise follows an impressive performance by Raphinha, who scored a stunning hat-trick during Barcelona’s 4-1 triumph over Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday night, October 23. Recall that he also ended the game as the player of the match.

The victory marked a significant turnaround for Barcelona, as it ended a frustrating streak of six consecutive defeats to Bayern in the Champions League. Although Raphinha had only participated in two of those previous matches, he acknowledged feeling the weight of those losses as a passionate supporter of the Spanish giants.

After the match, Flick enthusiastically described Raphinha as an exceptional talent, emphasizing that he plays the game with an infectious joy. “I have never had a player like Raphinha in any of my previous squads,” Flick remarked. “He gives everything he has on the pitch.”

The German manager elaborated on Raphinha’s contributions, noting, “He puts his heart into every moment of the game. Whether he has the ball or not, he excels. He initiates our pressing strategy and consistently finishes our scoring opportunities. His positivity is evident; he’s always wearing a smile.”