Raphinha: 'I need to reach the level with the Brazilians that I achieved in Barcelona'

2026-06-14 09:54 © ZUMAPRESS.com

"Barcelona" club star Raphinha commented on the pressure of representing the Brazilian national team:

"At Barca, I've achieved much more than I have for Brazil. I'm not a hypocrite.

Now my challenge is to reach the same level with Brazil that I have achieved in Barcelona.

If people want me to play for my country the way I do for my club, I take that as a compliment, as it means I have the ability to do so."

"As long as my body allows, I will give everything I can to the "Barcelona" team.

I'm a very demanding person of myself, much more than anyone can expect from me."

29-year-old Raphinha has been playing for "Barcelona" since 2022 and has scored 75 goals in 177 matches.

The winger had 21 goals in 33 appearances last season.

The Brazilian national team will face Morocco, Scotland, and Haiti in one group.