Barcelona Star Sends Strong Warning to Real Madrid Ahead of Classico Preseason Friendly in Las Vegas

• Barcelona summer signing Raphinha claims the Catalan giants are better than arch-rivals and La Liga champions Real Madrid
• The Brazilian winger made the boast after Barcelona thrashed MLS club Inter Miami 6-0 in a preseason friendly on Wednesday, July 20
• Real Madrid won the Spanish La Liga ahead of Barcelona last season as the Los Blancos had a massive 13 points gap ahead of their rivals

Barcelona star, Raphinha is already boasting of the La Liga team’s quality ahead of the 2022/23 football after walloping MLS outfit, Inter Miami 6-0 in a preseason friendly on Wednesday, July 20.

Raphinha who joined Barcelona this summer after leaving the Premier League side, Leeds United for the Camp Nou, scored one goal and provided two assists in the game.

The 25-year-old has now sent a warning shot to Real Madrid after he boasted the Catalan giants are way better than their La Liga rivals due to the quality currently in the Barcelona squad Goal reports.

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"One always tries to score against anyone, but if it's in a derby, even more. The most important thing is the win but for me we're better than Real Madrid.

"I'm very happy to have scored my first goal. It was a good game. I tried to have a good game. I'm very happy and hope to continue it."

Barcelona will square up against La Liga champions, Real Madrid in Las Vegas on Sunday, July 24 as they continue their preseason tour of the United States.

Bayern Munich boss Nagelsmann questions Barcelona's transfers

Meanwhile, Robert Lewandowski’s move from Bayern Munich to Barcelona is still leaving a bitter taste in the mouth of the 33-year-old’s former employers.

According to Techno Sports Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann has described Barcelona's summer business in the transfer market as kind of weird after the club finalized the signing of Lewandowski.

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Nagelsmann is somewhat baffled by the Blaugrana's consistent discussion over financial troubles, only to execute a string of major money deals that seem to go against their budget.

Raphinha fulfills childhood dream and signs for Barcelona

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Brazilian winger Raphinha said Friday that he is "fulfilling a childhood dream" as he was officially presented as a new Barcelona player.

Barca announced Raphinha's arrival after reaching an agreement with Premier League side Leeds United, but without giving details of the length of his contract or the transfer fee.

Local media reported that the Brazilian has signed for five seasons and Barca would pay Leeds around $55 million plus another $15 million in potential add-ons.