Barcelona has had an exceptional start to the season under Hansi Flick, winning all four of their opening matches and leading La Liga with 12 points, 4 ahead of Real Madrid. This strong performance follows a challenging summer for the Catalan club, during which they only made two signings: young striker Pau Victor and Spanish midfielder Dani Olmo.
According to the Spanish newspaper Sport, Brazilian winger Rafinha has thrived under Flick’s guidance, making a significant impact in the first four rounds of the season. The Madrid-based paper described Flick’s influence on Rafinha as transformative, likening it to awakening a powerful force at Camp Nou.
The report highlights that Flick has revitalized Rafinha, who was previously considered expendable and potentially sold for financial reasons. Now, Rafinha has been pivotal, featuring in every match and contributing to nearly half of Barcelona’s goals this season.
The 27-year-old player has been utilized in various roles under Flick, appearing as a second striker twice against Valencia and Athletic Bilbao, as a playmaker once, and as a left winger on another occasion. He has excelled in these positions, scoring three goals and providing three assists in four matches.
