Raphinha Discusses Competition and Positioning at Barcelona
June 19, 2026 · Santiago Suárez
Raphinha reveals he cannot play on the right flank for Barcelona due to competition with Lamine Yamal, who he describes as an exceptional talent.
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Barcelona winger Raphinha has shared insights into why he doesn't play on the right flank for the Catalan club, highlighting the talent of his teammate Lamine Yamal. "When I arrived at Barcelona, I wanted to play only on the right wing. But I can't compete with Lamine [Yamal] in his position: he is an exceptional talent! That's why I had to adapt to other positions," Raphinha explained, as reported by Globo. In the recently concluded La Liga season, Barcelona secured the championship title with 94 points, finishing eight points ahead of Real Madrid. Raphinha made 22 league appearances, scoring 13 goals and providing three assists for the team.
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