Those that questioned Raphinha’s commitment to the Leeds United cause in recent months were shut down emphatically at the Brentford Community Stadium. The Brazil international won and scored the penalty that set the Whites on their way to a famous 2-1 victory and was at the heart of the post-match celebrations.
The outburst of emotion that he paired with his unbelievably calmly converted spot kick left no doubt as to how devoted he is to the club. Talk about a potential departure will continue to rumble on but he couldn’t have done much more to help the Whites get over the line.
It is worth remembering just how good he was in the first half of the season as he single-handedly dragged Leeds to a number of points with his trickery and his efficiency in the final third. The fact that a slight drop-off in form combined with the timing of the rumours of a potential summer move to Barcelona was purely coincidental.
