Raphinha sends message to Barcelona after arriving in Madrid to watch Champions League tie
The Brazilian has some motivational words for his team-mates.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 22: Raphinha of FC Barcelona looks on during the warm up prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Rayo Vallecano de Madrid at Spotify Camp Nou on March 22, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images) | Getty Images Barcelona star Raphinha has sent out a message to his team ahead of tonight’s crunch Champions League quarter-final second leg against Atletico. Raphinha misses the game through an injury picked up on international duty but is doing his best to support his team-mates in the Spanish capital.
“Wherever Barça is, wherever it may be, we’re going all out in search of victory,” he posted on X. Amb el Barça on sigui que estigui, anem amb tot a la recerca de la victòria 💙❤️ — Raphael Dias Belloli (@Raphinha_11b) April 14, 2026 Raphinha also uploaded a video to Facebook which showed him jetting out to Madrid to link up with the squad for the game with Diego Simeone’s side. The Brazilian will be missed against Atletico, with Lamine Yamal expected to provide the inspiration once again for the Catalans.
The teenager has been in excellent form recently and spoke ahead of the match about how he’s relishing the chance of facing Simeone’s side once again. Flick also has Robert Lewandowski, Ferran Torres and Marcus Rashford available as he goes in search of goals against Atletico.