Barça experienced an absolutely crazy first half in Montjuïc, quickly starting with a penalty in favor of Real Madrid that Mbappé scored. Subsequently, the Frenchman struck again, making it 0-2 in just 10 minutes of the match. But Hansi Flick's team reacted, first with a goal from Eric García, then with another from Lamine Yamal... and later with a brace from Raphinha.
In the fourth goal of the afternoon in Montjuïc, Raphinha was very forceful with his celebration. The FC Barcelona forward pointed several times to the bandage on his right hand, looking at the camera recording him. This has a clear reason: he sent a message to Real Madrid supporters who accuse Barça of doping.
In recent weeks, comments from fans or even Real Madrid journalists talking about this issue have become common. Even a former doctor of the white club indicated that this type of bandage is used to cover punctures in the hands, pointing out that it was the easiest way to dope.
The truth is that these comments have not gone unnoticed in the Barça locker room, which has ended up exploding over this issue. This is the case of Raphinha, who was very forceful after scoring the 4-2 against Real Madrid in Montjuïc.
Raphinha Doesn't Hold Back
Returning to his field after scoring, Raphinha briefly approached Lamine Yamal and said: "And now let them say we're doping." A strong message from an FC Barcelona locker room that will keep wearing the bandages because that's what they want.
In fact, this 'trend' at Barça has been established by a young player like Pau Víctor, who has been wearing bandages for years without having been injured. It's more a matter of belief than anything else. Whoever says that Barcelona players are doping, let them say it clearly and risk a lawsuit and a million-dollar compensation.
As happened years ago, the same accusations are repeated when FC Barcelona is back. At the time, COPE already had to pay a large compensation for suggesting that the culers were doping. Let's see who is brave enough to do it now...