Hansi Flick heaps praise on Raphinha as Brazilian celebrates historic contract renewal in Barcelona's victory over Sevilla

Hansi Flick could not hide his admiration for Raphinha after the Brazilian forward produced another masterclass to guide Barcelona to a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Sevilla. The Blaugrana boss described his captain's current form as "spectacular" on a night where the club confirmed a major milestone regarding the player's long-term future at the Camp Nou.

Flick expressed his immense satisfaction following a vital away win at the Sanchez Pizjuan , a result that cements their position at the summit of La Liga. While the first half proved to be a testing affair for the Catalan giants, Flick’s tactical adjustments during the interval paved the way for a dominant second-half display.