Barcelona winger Raphinha was named Man of the Match after the club’s 3-1 comeback win over Alavés on November 29, 2025, Softfootball reports. The victory sent Barcelona to the top of the La Liga table, even though many fans and statistics websites felt Lamine Yamal also played exceptionally well.
Raphinha returned to the starting lineup after two months out and made a big impact. He set up two goals for Lamine Yamal and Dani Olmo with smart passes and direct runs. His energy and pressing helped Barcelona take control of the game after conceding an early goal. The crowd cheered him loudly when he was substituted in the 60th minute, showing how important he was to the comeback.
Lamine Yamal also stood out. He scored the equaliser with a powerful shot and later assisted the final goal in stoppage time. He led the game in shots, touches in the opposition box, dribbles, and chances created, impressing fans and analysts. His professionalism was further highlighted as Barcelona president Laporta expressed that he is not worried about Lamine Yamal’s lifestyle.
Barcelona continued their strong form in the recently played La Liga match against Villarreal, securing a 2-0 victory. Yamal caused problems for Villarreal’s defence with his speed and creativity, while Raphinha stayed dangerous on the wing. Barcelona controlled much of the match and earned another important win. With Lamine Yamal ready for the Athletic Bilbao game, Hansi Flick declares, both players are set to continue leading Barcelona’s attack in the upcoming fixtures.
Fabrizio Romano posted on his official X handle:
highlighting their impact as Barcelona head into the mid-season break at the top of La Liga.
