Raphinha staying focused after Barcelona thrash Feyenoord 5-1: ‘The idea is to carry on like this’

Raphinha staying focused after Barcelona thrash Feyenoord 5-1: ‘The idea is to carry on like this’ It was another near-perfect performance from FC Barcelona as they thrashed Feyenoord 5-1 in their first UEFA Champions League match of the 2026/27 season. The Blaugrana got up and running early in the game, with captain Raphinha giving them the lead just three minutes in before Karim Adeyemi scored a screamer to make it 2-0. Raphinha netted his second of the day after the half-time break, following which Lamine Yamal scored a sensational free-kick to seal the deal for good. Feyenoord did manage to net a consolation goal, but Gabriel Jesus reinstated Barça’s four-goal cushion with a deft header to score his first for the Blaugrana . Raphinha elated, but staying grounded Speaking to the media after the match, captain Raphinha expressed his pleasure at the manner which Barcelona had started the season. However, at the same time, the veteran winger made it clear that the team need to keep building on this start and continue in the same manner. “The truth is, we always have to put on an almost perfect display for our fans. We’ve been very good right from the start,” he said, as quoted by AS . “We could have scored goals from the chances we had. In such a long season, there are plenty of ups and downs. Starting the season like this gives us confidence. “The idea is to carry on like this. To try to keep the low points to a minimum. To keep playing well – that’s what we want.” Raphinha has now scored eight goals in five games in all competitions in the 2026/27 season, transitioning seamlessly to his new role as a centre-forward. Discussing his form, the Brazilian added: “I’m working on scoring goals.” On Lamine Yamal Raphinha was also very happy to see his teammate and fellow club captain, Lamine Yamal, shine after a subdued start to the season. Talking about the moment when Lamine ran to him to celebrate after scoring a wonderful free-kick, the Brazilian explained: “I know Lamine because he tends to lose focus when things aren’t going his way. I tried to cheer him on and tell him he was going to score so he wouldn’t lose focus. “In the end, he managed to score and I was really happy for him. He needed that goal. That’s how you build a winning team – when you’re happy for one another.” Concluding, Raphinha was asked about him not making the 30-man final list for the 2026 Ballon d’Or. But the winger refused to get dragged into it, as he replied: “I’m not talking about the Ballon d’Or. I’m talking about Barcelona, who are having a spectacular season.”