Raphinha talks Gavi, penalties and hat-trick after MOTM display vs Sevilla

Raphinha was the star of the present as Barcelona secured a complete 5-2 victory over Sevilla at Camp Nou.

It was a sensational efficiency from the Brazilian worldwide, who had been combating type these days. He capped off his efficiency with an excellent hat-trick that may go a great distance in serving to him enhance his confidence heading into the Newcastle United conflict.

Talking to the media after the sport, Raphinha talked about his efficiency this afternoon, in addition to the return of Gavi and different issues.

What Raphinha stated after Barcelona 5-2 Sevilla

Summing up Barcelona’s show towards Sevilla, Raphinha lauded his crew’s effort and mentality.

“Our mindset with our followers has all the time been to ship a superb match. We labored properly all through the week, and on our residence floor, we now have to present our all. I believe we delivered an excellent match,” he stated.

Though Raphinha’s hat-trick included two penalties, he was nonetheless delighted with the efficiency, having now netted three hat-tricks since becoming a member of Barcelona.

“Actually, I’m thrilled, as a result of scoring a hat-trick isn’t one thing that occurs every single day. It’s one thing extremely particular. Scoring my third one right here on the Camp Nou with Barcelona and on this stadium makes it much more distinctive,” he stated.

Speaking of penalties, the Brazilian was requested how he by no means used to take penalties earlier than becoming a member of Leeds United and the way he needed to change himself at Barça.

“Generally you must change issues up a bit, as a result of the goalkeeper begins to anticipate what you’re going to do. Once you change the tactic, it throws the goalkeeper off a little bit and makes him assume,” he stated concerning the Panenka purpose.

When taking the penalty for the second time, Raphinha admitted he needed to change his method because the goalkeeper may need been anticipating one other Panenka.

“I needed to change it. If I had taken the kick the identical method, the goalkeeper may need saved it. So it’s vital to have a couple of choice for taking penalty kicks to confuse the goalkeeper,” he added.

Lastly, Raphinha expressed his delight on the return of Gavi, who obtained a standing ovation after approaching in its place late within the sport. He revealed the choice of giving Gavi the captain’s armband.

“We’re completely delighted for him. We’ve been ready for this second for some time. We all know that Gavi all the time desires to be on the pitch, and his spirit is that of a fighter. Having him again on the pitch is one thing particular for us too,” he stated.

“Throughout the substitution, I spoke with Ronald and we determined to present him the captain’s armband for his return, and I believe that was a particular second for him,” he concluded.

Supply: BarçaTV+