Barcelona Target Raphinha Thanks God for Helping Leeds United Stay in the EPL by Crawling on His Knees

• Raphael Dias Belloli, also known as Raphinha was full of gratitude to God after his prayers for Leeds' Premier Leaguie survival were answered on the final day of fixtures
• Raphinha, who has appeared on the transfer wishlist of FC Barcelona, walked on his knees in a South American religious rite, which signifies gratitude to God
• Leeds are the first team to escape relegation after going into the final day in the bottom 3 of PL since Wigan in 2010-11

England-based Brazilian forward Raphinha waxed spiritual following Leeds United's Premier League survival.

The 25-year-old attacker was among the scorers as Leeds defeated Brentford 2-1 in the final round of games to maintain their Premier League status.

And the South American took time out of the celebration of maintaining their Premier League status by walking the length of the pitch on his knees in appreciation for answered prayers.

According to South American folklore, if your prayer request is answered by God, you show gratitude and appreciation by walking on your knees as a sign of his sovereignty.

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In a post on Twitter, spotted by Sports Brief, Raphinha was captured in footage observing the religious rite by walking across the length of the pitch on his knees after Leeds survived relegation.

He made 35 appearances for the Whites, notching 11 goals and providing three assists in the process and is a top transfer target for Catalan giants, FC Barcelona, after a stellar campaign in the Premier League.

Leeds survive Premier League relegation on the final day

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that it was a final day of drama in the English Premier League as Leeds United ensured they will be playing in England’s top flight next season after a hard-fought win against Brentford.

Leeds United were tied on points with Burnley heading into the final matchday and needed to better the results of the Clarets to retain their premier league status.

Raphinha sent Brentford’s goalkeeper, David Raya the wrong way from the spot to give Leeds a crucial lead in the second half after both teams couldn’t find a goal in the first 45 minutes.