Raphinha has set a new Brazil record, scoring twice in Barcelona’s 3-1 victory over Benfica at Camp Nou.
The 28-year-old forward scored in both halves as the Catalans cruised past the Portuguese side to secure a spot in the quarter-finals.
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With that, he increased his goal tally in the European competition to 11 – the most goals by a Brazilian player in a UEFA Champions League season.
Kaka (2006-07), Rivaldo (1999-00), Jardel (1999-00), Roberto Firmino (2017-18), and Neymar (2014-15) were the joint record holders with 10 goals.