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Barça's Raphinha Thrives as Forward After Lewandowski Torres Departure

Raphinha has excelled in his new role as a central forward for FC Barcelona, scoring three goals in the first two LaLiga matches of the 2026-27 season.

With the potential departure of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres, who scored 40 goals together last season, Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has adapted by converting Raphinha into a forward position. The Brazilian winger has quickly adapted to the tactical shift, demonstrating his versatility and goal-scoring capabilities.

Raphinha's early success in his new role provides Barça with valuable flexibility as they navigate potential squad changes. The 26-year-old's three goals in the opening two LaLiga matches indicate that Flick's tactical experiment is yielding positive results, easing concerns about the team's attacking options should Lewandowski and Torres leave. cricket-ipl.in