Raphinha urges Barcelona not to despair after four-goal PSG defeat

Barcelona forward Raphinha reportedly delivered a rallying message in the dressing room after their 4-2 defeat by Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.

The result made for a difficult night for Barcelona and came only days before their El Clasico meeting with Real Madrid, scheduled for next Sunday.

Several Barcelona players produced below-par performances against Paris Saint-Germain, including Lamine Yamal and Raphinha. However, according to Spanish radio station Cadena SER, the Brazil international took on a leadership role once the match had finished.

The 29-year-old addressed his team-mates in the dressing room in an attempt to calm the atmosphere and lift the squad after the heavy loss. He urged them not to give in to despair because of the result.

Raphinha said the season was still long and stressed that Barcelona’s qualification for the next round of the Champions League had not yet been decided.

He also called on his colleagues to focus on the upcoming El Clasico, challenging them to show that the defeat would not disrupt their progress.