‘Even better’ – Raphinha relishing chance to win La Liga for Barcelona against Real Madrid
There’s a big game up next for the two La Liga giants.
JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - JANUARY 11: Raphinha of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Spanish Super Cup Final between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium on January 11, 2026 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images) | Getty Images Barcelona star Raphinha admits he’s relishing the prospect of being able to win La Liga on Sunday by seeing off the challenge of bitter rivals Real Madrid. Hansi Flick’s side need only a point against Los Blancos at Camp Nou to seal top spot once again, and Raphinha says it will be special to win the title in the famous fixture.
“To be honest, what’s special for me is winning the league, regardless of who it’s against. For the fans, for those who have been here longer, it’s something very special to be able to win against our biggest rival,” he told ESPN. “But for me, the most important thing is to win the league.
If it has to be against them, even better. ” Raphinha is just back from five weeks out with a hamstring injury but is expected to feature against Madrid . It’s currently thought he will start on the bench but could the final 20-30 minutes.