Hansi Flick backs Raphinha to challenge for Golden Boot

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick believes Raphinha can win the Golden Boot at the end of the season after continuing his impressive scoring form.

The Brazilian forward scored twice in Tuesday’s 3-0 Champions League victory over Aston Villa, taking his total to four goals in three matches in the competition.

Raphinha has also been prolific in La Liga, scoring 15 times in 10 appearances for the club. The 15-goal tally makes the Barcelona captain one of the leading performers in the domestic competition.

Barcelona have collected nine points from their first four matches of the Champions League league phase.

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