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Raphinha scores stunner in Las Vegas El Clasico clash
New Barcelona signing Raphinha continued his effective type as he netted a surprising purpose within the Blaugrana’s preseason El Clasico conflict in Las Vegas, which proved decisive come full-time.
Raphinha joined the Catalan giants this summer season after Xavi’s aspect hijacked Chelsea’s transfer for the Brazilian, who had in flip hijacked Arsenal’s transfer for the Leeds United man.
And the Camp Nou aspect lastly acquired the deal over the road, tabling a £52m supply for Raphinha and making the Brazilian their third signing of the summer season.
The 25-year-old was certainly one of three new faces within the Blaugrana line up, with Robert Lewandowski and Andreas Christensen additionally named in Xavi’s beginning XI, whereas Franck Kessie was named amongst the substitutes.
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— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona_es) July 24, 2022
And, in a good and usually fiery sport, it was the previous Leeds man who made all of the distinction, as he hammered a left-footed strike into the highest nook from 25 yards out, leaving Thibaut Courtois with no probability of holding it out.
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— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona_es) July 24, 2022
It meant that the pre-season honours went the way in which of the Blaugrana as they appear to bounce again from a disappointing 2021-22 marketing campaign, wherein they completed second however a mammoth 13 factors off their La Liga rivals.
Kounde to come back?
In the meantime, it appears as if Barcelona could as soon as once more be about to pip Chelsea to a different signing, this time for Sevilla defender Jules Kounde.
Whereas the Blues have had a bid accepted for the participant, it appears extra possible that the Frenchman will find yourself on the Camp Nou this summer season at current, although a lot can nonetheless change.
Jules Koundé. Whereas Sevilla sources deny any settlement with FCB as negotiations are ‘solely with Chelsea’, Barcelona are making ready an official bid to attempt to hijack the deal – as @gerardromero reviews ??? #FCB
Chelsea, nonetheless ready for Sevilla/Jules “inexperienced mild” since Thursday. pic.twitter.com/CEaNH3qoZy
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 23, 2022
