He’s a difference maker – Raphinha hails one Barcelona player after 5-1 win over Mallorca

Raphinha Lamine Yamal
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Barcelona returned to winning ways as the Blaugrana defeated Mallorca 5-1 away from home.

Brazilian international Raphinha, had a great game, scored two goals and was named Man of the Match.

Raphinha hailed his teammates for winning, and claimed that the team’s performance was not perfect, but however emphasised that the three points were what mattered the most.

Raphinha said: “We knew it was very important to win. In the last three games, something was missing.

“Today we were good. It wasn’t the best game, but the important thing was to win.”

Raphinha reserved massive praise for Lamine Yamal, and hailed him as a difference maker.

Yamal assisted both Raphinha’s goals, and brought back bite to Barcelona’s attack, which had been missing in his absence.

“When Lamine Yamal is on the pitch, he makes the difference,” Raphinha said.