Overview
- Raphinha scored twice for Barcelona against Deportivo Alavés at the Camp Nou on Saturday, October 31, 2026, with the first strike arriving inside the opening 10 minutes.
- Both goals grew from a Pedri through ball and finishing moves by Fermín López, who supplied the crosses that Raphinha converted into a quick brace.
- Media tallies differ on his season totals, with some outlets citing 14 LaLiga goals and others reporting 15 league goals and 17 across all competitions.
- Statisticians cited by reports say he has already improved on last season’s league output, keeping him in contention for LaLiga’s Pichichi top-scorer prize.
- Barcelona’s earlier scans showed muscular oedema on his right side tied to previous Brazil duty, so the club faces short-term load-management choices as Raphinha prepares to join Brazil in Singapore.