Raphinha’s remarkable season hits new heights with Clásico double

After the disappointment of their Champions League exit, Barcelona found some much-needed relief in an exhilarating El Clásico against Real Madrid.

The Catalan side edged a 4-3 win, with Raphinha stealing the spotlight by scoring two times and delivering another standout performance that now puts him top of the objective involvement charts throughout Europe.

The Brazilian’s effect has actually been regularly decisive for Barça this season. With 34 goals and 23 assists to his name, he has now reached an exceptional 57 objective involvements.

That puts him just ahead of Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah, who has registered 56 (33 objectives, 23 assists). While Salah has actually already wrapped up a Premier League title, his Champions League campaign ended in disappointment– just like Barcelona’s.

Raphinha, however, looks set to add domestic silverware of his own, with Barça holding a commanding lead at the top of La Liga following their Clásico victory.

Harry Kane sits 3rd in the goal participation table with 48 (37 goals, 11 assists), having assisted Bayern Munich clinch the Bundesliga title.

A lot of goal involvements in Europe’s ‘Leading 5’ leagues this season: