Brazilian player Rafinha Diaz, one of the key members of Barcelona’s first team, surprised the club during the recent La Liga match between Barcelona and Las Palmas. The game ended in a 0-0 draw at Montjuïc Stadium in the 15th round of the Spanish league.
Catalan media pointed out a concerning incident during the match, noting Rafinha’s refusal to pass the captain’s armband to Frenkie de Jong when he entered the field. This behavior was also observed in a previous match against Young Boys in the Champions League, despite De Jong being the third captain of the team, following Ter Stegen and Araujo, and ahead of Rafinha and Pedri.
Reports suggest that Hansi Flick expressed his anger over Rafinha’s actions, warning him not to repeat such behavior to avoid disrupting the team’s unity during the crucial part of the season. The incident has raised questions about why Rafinha didn’t follow Barcelona’s traditions, with some speculating whether the situation would have been different had Araujo been in De Jong’s place, or if it was an issue specifically with Frenkie.
