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The Brazilian's chances increase after each match.
One of the reasons Barcelona is currently in a position to win every title it competes for is the presence of Raphinha. No one could have imagined such a high level of performance from a player who had raised many eyebrows in the previous two seasons. This season, he has exploded into action, delivering extraordinary performances, and, alongside Pedri and Lamine Yamal, forms a luxury trident for the Catalans.
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The forward confirmed his impressive form in Tuesday's match against Benfica, in which Barcelona secured their place in the quarterfinals. Raphinha put in another stellar performance, scoring two goals that helped him become the Champions League's all-time top scorer, surpassing even the team's leading scorer, Lewandowski.
But the Barça player's numbers compete with Messi's own. And that's saying something. The only Barça player to have scored more goals than the Brazilian in the history of the Champions League in a single season has been the Argentine, who netted 15. Raphinha currently has 11, and considering the team is in contention, it's not unreasonable that he could catch up with the best player Barça has ever had.
It's no surprise that he's already being talked about as the next Ballon d'Or winner. The latest to do so was Thierry Henry: "I think he has every chance of winning the next Ballon d'Or. For me, he deserves it now. He's up there. Raphinha is ahead. He's scored 11 goals in the Champions League. Mo Salah is a great candidate, Kane is a candidate, Dembélé depends... If you do well in the Champions League and also win your league, you'll obviously have a chance," said the Barça ex-player.
Hansi Flick also addressed this issue a few days ago when asked at a press conference. "Will Raphinha win the Ballon d'Or? Yes, he's a candidate," he said. Gavi also expressed similar sentiments after Tuesday's match against Benfica: "Of course he's a candidate for the Ballon d'Or, but the important thing is that he continues like this. There are many matches left, and I hope he can win as many titles as possible."
What's clear is that his numbers are those of a true star. This season, between La Liga and the Champions League, he's scored 24 goals. And his involvement in Barcelona's goals in these two competitions rises to 36 if you add the 12 assists he's provided.
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