Raphinha equalled Cristiano Ronaldo’s goal contributions record when he scored Barcelona’s third goal in the UEFA Champions League semifinal second leg against Inter Milan at the San Siro Stadium.
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The Brazilian now has 21 goal contributions (13G, 8A), the most by a Barcelona player in a single Champions League season. Last week, he surpassed Messi’s tally of 19 (14G, 5A) in the 2011-12 season.
He equalled Ronaldo’s tally, with the Portuguese forward scoring 17 goals and assisting four more in the 2013-14 season.
Moreover, his tally of 21 also got him level with teammate Robert Lewandowski in the overall records of Champions League.
The Polish striker had the same goal contributions in the 2019-20 season, when his then-club Bayern Munich had gone on to win the title.
Most goal contributions in a single season:
- Raphinha – Barcelona – 21 – 2024/25
- Cristiano Ronaldo – Real Madrid – 21 – 2013/14
- Cristiano Ronaldo – 20 – 2015/16
- Robert Lewandowski – 20 – 2019/20
- Lionel Messi – 19 – 2011/12
Content Source: sportstar.thehindu.com