Brazilian Rafinha, the Barcelona player, was present in the stands of the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium to support his team during the upcoming match against Real Madrid, in the tenth round of the Spanish League. According to press reports, Rafinha decided to be part of the match experience despite his absence due to injury, as he traveled with his teammates to Madrid to support them in this important match.
The Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo indicated that Rafinha was keen to have a strong presence in the ranks of his favorite team, which reflects his commitment and team spirit, as he will be located behind the Barcelona substitutes bench in the seats designated for the technical management. This player was able to become a symbol of leadership and fighting spirit in the team, which led to his selection as team captain in the recent period.
According to reports, Rafinha plays a major role in motivating the young players before the match and during the break, which enhances the team spirit and contributes to providing outstanding performance. Coach Hansi Flick announced the formation of his team before the match, as Barcelona looks forward to achieving victory in the fateful El Clasico that brings them together with Real Madrid.
On the other hand, the global “Transfer Market” website published valuable statistics for this confrontation, which showed that Real Madrid’s marketing value is estimated at 1.40 billion euros, with the presence of its English star, Jude Bellingham, worth 180 million euros. In contrast, Barcelona’s total value amounts to 1.02 billion euros, with the club’s son, Lamine Yamal, as the most expensive player with an estimate of 200 million euros, as competition increases significantly.
The history of meetings between the two teams shows Real Madrid’s superiority in the number of victories, as the two teams met in 261 matches, of which the Royal team was able to win 106, while Barcelona achieved 104 victories and a draw in 51 matches, which adds additional dimensions to the sensitivity and clubness of this confrontation.
