Raphinha named UCL Player of the Week after PSG heroics

A great showing from the Brazilian

Barcelona forward Raphinha has been named the Champions League Player of the Week after a fun-packed few days in Europe’s elite club competition.

Raphinha scored twice in Barcelona’s 3-2 win over Paris Saint-Germain to land the award. He was also named the game’s MVP after the final whistle.

Here’s a look at those goals again.

Raphinha takes the award this week #UCLPOTW | @PlayStationEU pic.twitter.com/ycymjx8TPV

— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) April 12, 2024

Barcelona’s win puts the team in a good position to qualify for the semi-finals next week when PSG head to Montjuic for the return leg.

Xavi’s side must play Cadiz in La Liga before the game, while PSG have the weekend off to focus all their attentions on the game against Barca.

Yet Xavi is expected to rotate his team, with one eye on Tuesday’s match, to ensure his key players are fit and raring to go when Kylian Mbappe and Co pitch up at Barca next week.

Source: barcablaugranes.com