Barcelona Star Raphinha Left Scratching His Head Following De Gea’s Save in Europa League Game

• Manchester United and Barcelona played out a thrilling 2-2 draw at Camp Nou in the first leg of their Europa League playoff
• Former Leeds United winger Raphinha was the star for Barcelona with a goal and an assist against a familiar foe
• He had a moment in the game that left him totally stunned in finding answers as to how his shot had not gone in

Twelve years ago, Barcelona and Manchester United played in the final of the 2011 UEFA Champions League at Wembley Stadium. Yesterday the two teams were playing in the round of 16 play-offs of the UEFA Europa League.

Xavi, who was on the winning side in 2011, now manages Barcelona. However, the drop in level did not deter both clubs from giving their all and playing out to a thrilling match in front of a sold-out Camp Nou.

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The scoreline looked like a proper representation of the match, and bar wrong officiating decisions, both teams had chances of their own to win it, but goalkeepers David De Gea and Marc-Andre Ter Stegen were at their best.

Raphinha stunned by De Gea's save

As reported by Sky Sports, Brazilian winger Raphinha left Leeds United to join Barcelona for £55m, having turned down offers from Arsenal and Chelsea.

He hit a powerful shot from outside the box after Marcus Rashford had drawn Barcelona level moments before. He was met with an outstanding save by the Spanish goalkeeper and was stunned, as noted by Daily Star.

Raphinha later got his goal when it was adjudged that his curler did not touch the legs of striker Robert Lewandowski before it went in.

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Fans' reaction to De Gea's save

The United goalkeeper is synonymous with outstanding saves, but fans were still kept off their seats after the goalkeeper's save from Raphinha.

@AbsoluteBruno wrote:

Still thinking about that David De gea save man, give him his flowers he was incredible tonight.

@RedlingMUFC85 wrote:

That save from De Gea was unbelievable. A powerful swerving shot from distance which he has to dive for - and catches it! What a keeper that boy is.

@uglyyorubadboy wrote:

That De Gea flight to save that Raphinha volley was so painful to him. I felt it, it was unbelievable!

Raphinha angry at being substituted

Sports Brief earlier reported that Raphinha reacted angrily to being substituted shortly after drawing Barcelona level against Manchester United.

He was the difference maker as he assisted Marcos Alonso before scoring a goal of his own. He walked off the pitch disappointed and muttered inaudible words.

Xavi clarified after the match that he understood his frustration, and the player had apologised to him, and it was not much of an issue.