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Raphinha reflects on Jesús de Miguel's death after scoring for Barcelona

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 11:12 PM

Last updated Nov 3, 2026

Raphinha reflects on Jesús de Miguel's death after scoring for Barcelona
Summary

Raphinha scored two goals in FC Barcelona's match against Aston Villa but shifted focus to the tragic news of Jesús de Miguel's passing. He expressed condolences during a post-match interview, stating, 'Today is not a day to talk about football.' The Brazilian also mentioned the emotional difficulty for the team in preparing for the match after receiving the news. This has deeply affected players and staff at Barcelona, with Raphinha dedicating the victory to Miguel's family, highlighting the sense of loss within the sport community.

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  • •Raphinha scored twice in Barcelona's match against Aston Villa.
  • •He dedicated his performance to Jesús de Miguel, who recently passed away.
  • •The team struggled to concentrate on the match due to the news.
  • •Raphinha emphasized that it was not a day for discussing football.
  • •Barcelona players and staff expressed sorrow over Miguel's death.
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  • 11:12 PMYahoo Sports — Raphinha se olvida del fútbol y recuerda a Jesús de Miguel: «Hoy es un día muy duro»
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