The Brazilian winger bagged a brace to help turn around the first leg of the Blaugrana's quarter-final in the French capital
Raphinha played hero for Barcelona in the Champions League, scoring twice against Paris Saint-Germain to complete an enthralling comeback and help the Blaugrana take a 3-2 lead home for the second leg of their quarter-final tie.
Barca had the best chance early on, when Nuno Mendes hooked Robert Lewandowski's header off the line, and the Blaugrana eventually took the lead after 38 minutes, as Raphinha turned home after a fine piece of setup play from Lewandowski.
The Parisians came alive after the break, though. Former Barca winger Ousmane Dembele battered home an equaliser after 48 minutes, and 133 seconds later, Vitinha put the Parisians ahead with a fine run and finish.
But Barca responded, as substitute Pedri providing a delightful dink over the Parisian back line for Raphinha to volley into the bottom corner to level the contest. Andreas Christensen then put his side back ahead, nodding home past a static Gianluigi Donnarumma with his first touch of the game.
GOAL rates Barcelona's players from Parc des Princes…
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Marc-Andre ter Stegen (5/10):
Couldn't do much about the first goal, but perhaps could have gotten a hand on the second.
Jules Kounde (7/10):
Seemed to relish the challenge against his France team-mate Mbappe. Shut him down entirely.
Ronald Araujo (7/10):
His poor clearance handed the Parisians their equaliser, but redeemed himself with an excellent block to deny Barcola in the second half.
Pau Cubarsi (8/10):
Marshalled space excellently, made a few key clearances. Some of his passing was delightful, too.
Joao Cancelo (6/10):
Did the defensive stuff well, but didn't offer loads going forward – or make the right decision all the time. He needs to stop shooting, too.
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Sergi Roberto (5/10):
Odd selection in a defensive midfield role. Picked up a yellow that will see him suspended for the second leg. Far from his best.
Ilkay Gundogan (7/10):
Put out fires in central midfield, and offered some attacking quality when needed.
Frenkie de Jong (7/10):
A timely return for Barca's floating midfield presence, even if he wasn't entirely sharp. He will be vital next week.
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Lamine Yamal (6/10):
Made Nuno Mendes uncomfortable from the first minute. Looked tired as the game wore on, and was rightfully subbed after an hour.
Robert Lewandowski (6/10):
Had an effort cleared off the line, and gave young Beraldo nightmares in the first half. Should have scored a free header in the second. A solid showing, all said.
Raphinha (8/10):
Lively throughout. Came close once, and then took both his goals superbly well. Barca's form-man, at present.
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Pedri (7/10):
Changed the game almost immediately with a delightful assist.
Joao Felix (5/10):
Did lots of pretty things, but made little material impact.
Andreas Christensen (7/10):
Scored seconds after coming on – who could have called that?!
Ferran Torres (N/A):
No time to make an impact
Fermin Lopez (N/A):
No time to make an impact
Xavi (7/10):
Chaos, for once. Picked a pretty expansive side, and encouraged his team to play on the counter. Some of the defending was suspect, but the Blaugrana's attacking play was lovely. An encouraging result that sets them up nicely.