Thierry Henry supported Raphinha’s claim that he won 2025.
Brazil International He was twice trapped in Barcin last night’s defeat of Benfice 3-1. to take a European competition at an elite club up to 11.
Catalan’s 4-1 victory means that they progressed to the quarterfinals or against Borussia Dortmund or Lille.
And Henry believes Raphinha succeeded in front of the character of Mohamed Salah and Harry Kane in the race for the biggest individual award in the game.
“Raphinha is forward, with the Balloon d’Or.”
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Henry supports ‘complete’ Raphinha
Speaking last night on CBS, a former French striker said, “He [Raphinha] is worse because of what he does in the Champions League. He has 11 goals in the Champions League.
“Mo Salah is a great candidate for that, Harry Kane is a candidate.
“Raphinha is on many goals with only one penal [stats] And Mo Salah has a season in the Premier League that we will never see again.
“But I say if the guy has the same number of goals than your guys without penalties, it’s not bad, it’s extraordinary.
“What he does at the top of the dam, when people talk about being complete, as a striker you need to know how to put pressure and press well, and Raphinha is everything.”
Flick Backs Pops Henry’s gaze
Raphinha also played a key role in Barcelona, which surpassed La Liga, although at the level of points with Real Madrid and just one ahead of Atletico Madrid.
Blessed Hansi Flick chief spoke last week of the importance of Raphinhe for his team.
German said, “Raphinha for Ballon d’Or? He is a candidate, yes. Of course, if he manages well this season, he could have a chance.
“It always helps us a lot, and if you see the goals he has achieved, she shows you how hungry he is. You see, it’s good to see how focused he is. I’m pleased with his level.”
Top scorers this season of the Champions League:
- 11 Raphinha (Barcelona)
- 10 Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund), Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)
- 9 Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona)
- 8 Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
- 7 Julian Alvarez (Atletico Madrid), Ousmana Dembele (Paris St-Germain), Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid), Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica), Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid)
