The Catalan giants suffered their first defeat of the campaign on Tuesday, October 20, following an entertaining encounter at the Parc des Princes. Despite the setback, Raphinha remains confident that Barcelona can bounce back and deliver a strong performance against their biggest rivals.

The Brazilian acknowledged that Barcelona had hoped for a better result against PSG but maintained that the defeat was not a reason for panic. He stressed the importance of learning from their mistakes and focusing on the challenges ahead.

Raphinha also praised PSG’s quality and organisation, recognising the difficulty of competing against top European sides. He expressed confidence that Barcelona would approach the upcoming clash with renewed determination.

The forward further revealed that he was still working towards full match fitness after having trained for less than a week before the PSG encounter. He hopes to improve his physical condition ahead of the crucial meeting with Real Madrid.

Barcelona will host Real Madrid on Sunday, October 25, in a highly anticipated La Liga showdown. With pride and valuable league points at stake, both sides will be eager to secure victory.

Raphinha’s comments reflect Barcelona’s determination to put their European disappointment behind them and shift their attention to the El Clásico, where they will be looking to make a strong statement.