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Raphinha dedicates Barcelona Champions League win to late Jesús de Miguel

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 10:46 PM

Last updated Nov 3, 2026

Raphinha dedicates Barcelona Champions League win to late Jesús de Miguel

Summary

FC Barcelona's Raphinha scored twice in a 3-0 UEFA Champions League victory against Aston Villa on November 3. However, he dedicated the post-match interview to Jesus de Miguel, a Tenerife player who passed away after suffering cardiac arrest during a match. Raphinha expressed his sorrow and emphasized the emotional impact of De Miguel's death, highlighting the bond among professional players. Barcelona announced a moment of silence for De Miguel before the match, which will expand to each UEFA Champions League contest. De Miguel's services are set for November 7 at Tenerife's home stadium.

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By the Numbers

•Barcelona defeats Aston Villa 3-0 in the Champions League.
•Raphinha scores two goals but emphasizes his grief over De Miguel's death.
•Moment of silence held for Jesús de Miguel before the match.
•De Miguel passed away on November 3 after a collision during play.
•Services for De Miguel scheduled for November 7 in Madrid.

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Despite his brilliance on the field for FC Barcelona in a win over Aston Villa, the Brazilian made clear that he wasn't thinking about soccer.
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