Raphinha has just made a record with 20 goals in the Champions League this season, surpassing Messi and only behind Ronaldo in the record list.

In the dramatic match against Inter Milan, Raphinha had an excellent assist for Ferran Torres to score the equalizer 2-2, marking the milestone of 20 times contributing to goals in the Champions League this season. This is a remarkable milestone for the Brazilian player, affirming his importance in Barcelona’s journey to the top of Europe’s most prestigious playground.

Up to now, Raphinha has scored 12 goals and made 8 assists in the Champions League, this impressive number not only helps him become one of the key factors of Barca, but also surpasses the best achievement achieved by Lionel Messi in a Cup 1 season – with 19 times participating in goals.

In addition to surpassing Messi, Raphinha is only one person behind in the list of players with the most goal contributions in a Champions League season, that is Cristiano Ronaldo.

The Portuguese superstar scored 21 goals in the 2013/14 season, a record that has stood for a decade. Raphinha’s brilliant form is playing a key role in Barcelona’s revival in the European arena.

However, Raphinha’s impressive performance could not help Blaugrana win the match against Inter Milan. The Catalan team’s defense exposed too many loopholes, causing the match to end in a 3-3 draw. This was one of the most exciting and dramatic Champions League semi-finals in recent years.

The return leg will take place at 2:00 a.m. on May 7 (Vietnam time), when Barcelona will hope to capitalize on Raphinha’s excellent form to claim victory and continue to nurture their hopes of reaching the final.