One of the images of Barça-Real Sociedad was not exactly on the pitch. On the sideline, while time was running out, João Félix did light stretching exercises waiting for a call that did not come. Xavi finished the match with Lamine, Raphinha and Ferran up front. Surely, in a fair way because the Valencian came out for Lewandowski to increase the pressure; and the Brazilian and the boy from Rocafonda had been the best in the game. So João didn’t come out. A new zero in the minutes box that joins the little time he has been on the field in the last games: the four decisive ones of the Champions League, the Clásico or Girona. All, after having helped the team with his goals at the Metropolitano (0-3) and against Cádiz (0-1); and an assist, precisely to Raphinha, in the match against Las Palmas. Beyond the debate on his merits to add more minutes, this end of the season with little prominence, added to the continuity of Xavi on the bench, could make João rethink his future and rule out a new loan at Barça . Even more so if, as it seems, the Barça club is looking for other goals up front.
PAMPLONA, 09/03/2023.- FC Barcelona players Raphinha (i) and João Félix celebrate their victory at the end of the match corresponding to the fourth day of the first division that they are playing today, Sunday, against FC Barcelona at the El Sadar stadium , in Pamplona. EFE/ Jesus Diges EFE/Jesus DigesEFE
The grayish end of the season of the player on loan from Atlético de Madrid contrasts with Raphinha, who in the last ten league games has scored three goals and provided four assists. Added to that is his spectacular tie against PSG, in which he scored three of the four goals Barça scored. Instead of being upset about losing his preferred position as right winger for the second year (after Dembélé, it has been Lamine), the player has rebelled against his situation and has shown that, from the left winger position, he could also be decisive as Xavi had tried to convince him last season.
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There is something that does link João Félix and Raphinha. None of them have their future resolved. While João will have to decide if he accepts another loan, whether he remains at Atlético or is sold abroad, Raphinha is in the Top-3 of possible Barça sales, at the level of Araújo or Frenkie de Jong. The Brazilian has had a great season and, although the club already knows that if he continues, he is a committed player and that he will perform, they are willing to listen to offers that allow them to incorporate more players. Another thing is that, despite the good relationship he has with Deco, the player flatly refuses to leave this summer. Otherwise, and like almost 90% of the first team, he is on the transfer list.
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