In a thrilling 3-3 Champions League semi-final draw against Inter Milan, Barcelona’s Raphinha made history by surpassing Lionel Messi’s record for the most goal involvements in a single European campaign, tallying 20 (12 goals, 8 assists) compared to Messi’s 19 in the 2011–12 season. Raphinha’s contributions included a crucial assist for Ferran Torres and involvement in an own goal by Yann Sommer, showcasing his impact this season. Despite his personal achievement, Raphinha emphasized the need to improve defensively and maintain focus for the upcoming second leg.
