In a thrilling La Liga encounter at Montjuïc Stadium, Barcelona triumphed 4-3 over Celta Vigo in Round 32. Raphinha was the hero of the night, netting twice—including a last-gasp penalty—to secure a vital three points that temporarily lifted Barcelona to the top of the table with 73 points, seven ahead of Real Madrid.
Despite the celebrations, post-match reports from Spanish outlet El Nacional revealed unexpected drama. Raphinha, now considered one of the squad’s key figures, voiced strong criticism of Gerard Martín, the makeshift right-back filling in for the injured Alejandro Balde.
According to sources, Raphinha urged coach Hansi Flick to remove Martín from the starting lineup, expressing frustration over his performances. “I don’t want to see him on the field again,” Raphinha reportedly said, warning that Martín’s defensive shortcomings pose a significant threat to the team’s chances in crucial upcoming fixtures.
