One Man Activates the Entire Squad! Flick's Masterstroke Bears Fruit, Raphinha's 14 Goals in 8 Games Sets Career High

According to a report from Marca, Raphinha has scored 12 goals in his first 7 La Liga matches and 2 goals in the Champions League this season, a historically impressive statistical output. Hansi Flick transformed him into a false nine and bestowed upon him the captain's armband, instilling faith in his abilities. Raphinha recalled that Flick's confidence made him abandon thoughts of leaving the club. During Xavi's tenure, he scored around 10 goals per season; in his first season under Flick, that number jumped to 32 goals. This summer, Flick named him the team's leader. This season, Raphinha has registered 14 goals and 3 assists in just 8 matches, including consecutive hat-tricks in two games. He has also rejected lucrative offers from other clubs and is poised to renew his contract with Barcelona until 2030.