Raphinha Sets MVP Aside, Focuses on Collective Success at Barcelona
FC Barcelona's Brazilian forward, Raphinha, celebrated being named MVP of the Spanish Super Cup final but emphasized that team achievements remain his top priority—one of the main reasons he joined the Blaugrana.
"I'm really happy to help the team secure this victory. Whether I play well or not, that’s not the most important thing. What matters is always giving my best so Barcelona can win trophies," Raphinha said during the post-match press conference.
A Title That Boosts Team Confidence
For the Brazilian, winning the Super Cup is about more than just adding silverware: "It’s an important title because it gives us a lot of confidence for the rest of the season. It feels great," said the winger, who scored twice in the decisive match.
Raphinha also highlighted the team's collective focus and hard work in preparation for tough challenges ahead: "We know Real Madrid is a great team, but we’re focused on ourselves. We’ve worked hard since the start of the season, we trust the coach, and he trusts us. The most important thing is that we’re competing for and winning titles."
Pride in the Team's Response
The Brazilian international praised his teammates for their resilience after the red card shown to goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny: "We defended really well. The priority was securing the result and the title, and we executed perfectly. I’m so proud of my team. We gave it everything on the pitch." With this mindset, Raphinha reaffirms his commitment to the club and his drive to keep winning as a team, which he sees as the true motivation behind his career at Barcelona.