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Brazilian star Raphinha continued his impressive form for Barcelona this season, scoring a key goal in their three-nil victory over Sevilla on Saturday evening, in La Liga's sixth round. With this, Raphinha increased his La Liga goal tally to 12 goals in his first seven matches, maintaining his standout performance for the Catalan club. According to Opta network data, Raphinha has surpassed Lionel Messi's goal count in the first seven rounds of a season in the 21st century. Only Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored 13 goals for Real Madrid in the 2014-2015 season, achieved more. The Brazilian is enjoying one of his best periods, particularly excelling as a false nine, which has boosted his offensive impact. Raphinha's contract runs until summer 2028, and sporting director Deco has hinted at the club's desire to secure his long-term future.
