Raphinha struggles emotionally during Barcelona’s Champions League win amid tragedy
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 8:20 AM
Last updated Nov 4, 2026
Barcelona forward Raphinha admitted to having difficulty concentrating during the Champions League match against Aston Villa on November 3, 2026. The news of Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel's death at age 30 weighed heavily on him and his teammates. Barcelona secured a 3-0 victory, with Raphinha scoring twice. A minute of silence was observed before the match in memory of De Miguel, who died from a cardiac arrest after an on-field collision. As Barcelona prepares for an away match against Atletico Madrid, Raphinha is having a strong season, leading all players in Europe’s top leagues with 19 goals in all competitions.
- •Raphinha scored twice in the 3-0 win against Aston Villa.
- •Barcelona honored Jesus de Miguel with a minute of silence before the match.
- •The victory marked Barcelona's first Champions League clean sheet in 18 matches.
- •Raphinha has 19 goals this season, the highest in Europe's top leagues.
- •Barcelona faces Atletico Madrid next in La Liga.
- 8:20 AMYahoo Sports — Raphinha dedicates Barcelona victory to Tenerife striker who recently passed away: ‘Not a good day to talk about football’
- 7:33 AMYahoo Sports — 'Could have happened to me' - Raphinha admits struggling to play for Barcelona following tragic death of Tenerife’s Jesus de Miguel
"Barcelona forward Raphinha has admitted he found it incredibly difficult to focus on football during Tuesday's Champions League victory over Aston Villa. The Brazilian revealed the news of Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel's tragic passing had a profound impact on his mental state heading into the game.
"Barcelona captain Raphinha dedicated his two-goal performance against Aston Villa to Jesus de Miguel, the Tenerife striker who tragically died following a collision with Andorra goalkeeper Owono durin...
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 4, 2026, 8:20 AMRaphinha dedicates Barcelona victory to Tenerife striker who recently passed away: ‘Not a good day to talk about football’
Barcelona captain Raphinha dedicated his two-goal performance against Aston Villa to Jesus de Miguel, the Tenerife striker who tragically died following a collision with Andorra goalkeeper Owono durin...
- Yahoo SportsNov 4, 2026, 7:33 AM'Could have happened to me' - Raphinha admits struggling to play for Barcelona following tragic death of Tenerife’s Jesus de Miguel
Barcelona forward Raphinha has admitted he found it incredibly difficult to focus on football during Tuesday's Champions League victory over Aston Villa. The Brazilian revealed the news of Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel's tragic passing had a profound impact on his mental state heading into the game.
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