Article by Tudor Belivaca – published Wednesday, April 9, 2025 23:58 / Updated Wednesday, April 9, 2025 23:58
Steve Mcmanaman (53 years old) commented on the goal scored by Raphinha (28 years old) in the first half of the duel Barcelona – Borussia Dortmundscore 4-0 from the Tour of Champions League.
Former footballer from Liverpool, Manchester City and Rivala Real Madrid spoke about the 25th minute phase. In which the Barcelona striker “stole” the goal of Pau Cubarsi.
After a centering of Inigo Martinez, Pau Cubarsi hit the ball with his head, and the ball had entered the gate. Raphinha intervened and pushed the ball into the net.
The Brazilian gesture caused great emotions to the Catalans. The phase was analyzed by the lime system. because the Brazilian seemed in a suspicious position of offside. The success was finally validated.
Steve McManaman, about the Barcelona – Borussia Dortmund's half phase: “Why did Raphinha put her foot there? There was no need to touch the ball.”
The legend of Liverpool and Real Madrid did not understand why the Brazilian intervened on the ball. He believes that the Brazilian was greedy.
“Raphinha tried to steal the goal? Why did he get his foot there? There was no need to touch the ball. This is the greed of a striker! He could see the whole gate, he knew that the ball would enter the gate anyway.” Steve Mcmanaman said at TNT Sports, according to bBC.com.
Steve Mcmanaman / Photo: Getty Images
Raphinha is the championship league golgheter this season
The Brazilian reached 12 successes in the Champions League. In addition to the goals scored, the Barcelona striker also tightened 5 decisive passes for the Blaugrana group in the most important interclub competition.
Barcelona's Winger has many contributions to La Liga: 13 goals and 8 decisive passes. In the championship, Lewandowski, the central striker of Barcelona, did better with 25 goals and 2 decisive passes.
If he manages to pass Borussia Dortmund in the “double” in the quarterfinals, Barcelona will give in the semifinals of Bayern Munich or Inter. The Italians prevailed in the 2-1 tour on the Bavarian land and are favored.
