Raphinha Honors Lewandowski and Considers Him a Deserving Leader at Barcelona

The Brazilian player Raphinha, from FC Barcelona, expressed his great appreciation for the Polish striker Robert Lewandowski following the team's match at Spotify Camp Nou, affirming that his teammate deserves this recognition after his career with the team.

Raphinha said: "Since joining the club, Lewandowski has contributed a lot through his work, goals, style of play, and experience."

He added, "The fairest thing we could do today was to honor him."

He continued: "We wanted him to score, but that's okay. What matters is the love we all have for him. We are grateful to have shared the locker room with him."

He also said: "It's amazing, when we play for this club, we always want to win every match, and finishing the season by winning all our home games is incredible. It's fantastic, in front of our fans, we aspire for next season to be like that."

Regarding his comments about club president Joan Laporta, he said: "I can't say that, he's good, only good things."

Regarding the decision to give Lewandowski the captain's armband, Raphinha explained: "The truth is that Ronald, Pedri, and I talked this morning and decided that this is the least we can do for him. He is one of the leaders in the dressing room, and it is an honor to enjoy this moment with him."