‘This is the spirit we need’ – Raphinha sends message to Barcelona after Atletico win

Atletico took the lead within the recreation however Raphinha levelled shortly afterwards. Robert Lewandowski then missed from the penalty spot however Barca gained because of objectives from Dani Olmo and Ferran Torres.

Raphinha spoke to reporters afterwards and admitted that tough work and character had been key to the victory over Diego Simeone’s facet.

”I believe the essential factor is to consider within the work. There are numerous matches the place we will begin dropping. We’ve to be ready. We’re engaged on it very effectively. That is the spirit we have to need to win matches like this,” he advised the media.

”We would concede a objective, however we have to maintain our heads to return again in a recreation like this. We knew how troublesome this recreation can be and that we may find yourself like final 12 months, with them scoring first.

“I believe the extra we press excessive up the pitch, the nearer we’re to the opponent’s objective. That method we’ll have extra possibilities to attain objectives.”

Raphinha requested to be subbed within the second half however admitted it was solely due to tiredness and never resulting from any extra damage points.

”I’m trying to get again to my greatest bodily situation. I felt it at the moment, a bit drained. I requested to be substituted as a result of I couldn’t go on. Each Pedri and I’ve different high-quality gamers who can take our locations,” he added.

“I believe we’re gaining confidence recreation by recreation. We knew it was key for the league. These are three essential factors that may resolve the league. If we maintain selecting up factors recreation by recreation, every part will go a lot better.”