From being linked with an exit during the summer transfer window, Raphinha has become one of Barcelona’s captains and one of new manager Hansi Flick’s most trusted lieutenants this season.The

Barcelona maintained their perfect start in LaLiga as forwards Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha both scored twice to help them thrash hosts Villarreal 5-1 in a highly entertaining clash on Sunday.

Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha both scored twice as Barcelona restored their four-point advantage over rivals Real Madrid at the top of the LaLiga table with a 5-1 demolition of Villarreal. Lewandowski had Barca 2-0 up within 35 minutes and although Ayoze Perez gave the home side hope,