Barcelona captain Raphinha scored twice against Aston Villa in the UEFA Champions League, then used his post-match platform to deliver a heartfelt tribute to Jesús de Miguel, a Tenerife player who had recently passed away.
Raphinha Dedicates Champions League Brace to Late Tenerife Player Jesús de Miguel
Barcelona captain Raphinha scored twice against Aston Villa in the UEFA Champions League, then used his post-match platform to deliver a heartfelt tribute to Jesús de Miguel, a Tenerife player who had recently passed away.
The Brazilian forward admitted that the grief weighed heavily on him throughout the contest, making it difficult to concentrate on the match itself. Despite the emotional burden, Raphinha still managed to produce a decisive performance to help Barcelona secure the victory.
De Miguel's death clearly shook Raphinha, who took the moment after the final whistle to honour the late player's memory — a gesture that spoke to the deep personal impact the loss had on the Barcelona skipper.

