Barcelona’s Raphinha dazzled in their 7-0 thrashing of Valladolid, scoring a hat-trick and earning comparisons to Brazilian legends Rivaldo and Rivellino. The Spanish newspaper Sport, described the Brazilian winger as a ‘machine’ and an ‘incredible’ player, highlighting his ability to score goals, pressure opponents, and run tirelessly. Following the game, Raphinha downplayed his performance, simply stating that it was ‘one of the best games’ he’s played and expressed his happiness for helping his teammates. He also declared that the team didn’t need any further reinforcements, emphasizing their strong performance. Barcelona currently leads LaLiga with a perfect record, showcasing a potent attacking force with players like Lewandowski, Koundé, Olmo, and Torres also contributing to the victory.