Barcelona winger Raphinha has matched Cristiano Ronaldo’s career tally for El Clasico victories following the Catalan giants’ recent triumph over Real Madrid. While the Portuguese legend required 30 appearances to secure eight wins against Barcelona, the Brazilian international achieved the same milestone in just 12 matches.
Raphinha’s exceptional form against Los Blancos underscores his emergence as a dominant force in world football’s most famous rivalry since his €58 million move from Leeds United in 2022.
The former Premier League star maintains a superior statistical efficiency compared to the Real Madrid icon in these high-stakes encounters. Raphinha has already contributed seven goals and three assists in his short tenure, with a remarkable five goals and one assist coming in the last four meetings alone. His brace during this week’s Spanish Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia played a pivotal role in Barcelona’s latest success, further solidifying his reputation as a big-game player.
In contrast, Ronaldo faced significant challenges during his tenure in Spain, suffering 14 losses against Barcelona despite netting 18 goals and providing three assists. While Ronaldo never managed a hat-trick in the fixture, Raphinha continues to narrow the gap in offensive impact through consistent playmaking and clinical finishing. The Brazilian now looks toward the next league meeting at Camp Nou this May, where a victory would officially see him surpass Ronaldo’s win total in significantly fewer appearances.
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