Captain clarifies post-goal tribute after 5-0 Elche win

Barcelona captain Raphinha faced the media after scoring twice in an impressive 5-0 win for Hansi Flick's side against Elche on Sunday night. The Brazilian opened the scoring from the penalty spot and then produced a Spiderman celebration — leading many to think about Atlético forward Julian Alvarez.

Raphinha was quizzed on his celebration after the game but insisted it was for his son and not the Atlético man.

"The Spiderman? It's for my son, and he asked me to make it because he really likes it now," he said after the game.

On the No. 9 hunt

After seeing Barcelona win 5-0, Raphinha was also asked whether Barcelona really need a No. 9 and answered:

"This is up to the president, Deco, and the manager. We'll do whatever he says with determination. We have the ability to play in any position."

Barcelona are still believed to be keen to sign a new striker before the transfer window closes. Yet Flick's side showed on Sunday that goalscoring is not a problem with the likes of Raphinha, Karim Adeyemi, Anthony Gordon, Fermín López and Lamine Yamal around.