Barcelona player Raphinha did not hold back his feelings after his team was eliminated from the Champions League by Atletico Madrid. This marks the second cup competition in two months where Los Colchoneros have ousted Barcelona, following their Copa del Rey advancement.
Although Raphinha was sidelined with a hamstring injury and unable to participate in the Champions League match, he was present at the Metropolitano stadium to support his teammates on Tuesday night. Earlier, the Brazilian had expressed confidence that the Catalan team would reach the semi-finals.
Raphinha’s Taunts: ‘Next round, you’re going out’
While applauding the Barcelona supporters alongside his teammates, Raphinha appeared to engage with the Atletico fans. He was observed pointing at them and making gestures indicating they would be eliminated in the subsequent round. In one instance, he was seen mouthing the phrase “pa’ fuera,” meaning “going out.” These moments were captured by DAZN.
Raphinha’s Accusations Regarding Refereeing
Raphinha’s actions align with his post-match complaints about the officiating throughout the tie. Speaking to the media with visible frustration after their European exit, the Brazilian claimed Barcelona had been “robbed.” He also highlighted that Atletico Madrid finished the game without receiving any yellow cards, a fact he found incomprehensible.
Raphinha’s Return Timeline
Following his hamstring injury sustained during international duty, Raphinha is not expected to return for at least another two weeks. There’s a possibility he could feature against Osasuna at El Sadar in early May. However, the significant date circled on the calendar is the final Clasico of the season, scheduled for May 10th at Camp Nou, where he will undoubtedly be eager to conclude the season on a high note.
