Raphinha Explains Why He Requested Substitution

Barcelona winger Raphinha Dias gave an interview following his team's 3-1 victory over Atletico Madrid. The Brazilian player scored his team's first goal in the 26th minute.

However, in the 74th minute, the 28-year-old player was substituted by head coach Hans-Dieter Flick. "My physical condition is good, but I haven't fully reached the optimal level yet.

In such an energy-demanding match, I felt exhausted. That’s why I asked to be substituted – I had no energy left.

Pedri went through a similar situation," said Raphinha, who was named the best player of the match in an interview with Movistar. On December 6, the Catalan giant will play an away match against Real Betis.

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