Kerolin Nicoli celebrated her inaugural Barça Women goal in a 5-2 victory over Paris FC, revealing that Raphinha‘s backing helped break her scoring drought.
In the mixed zone at Estadi Johan Cruyff, she recalled thanking Raphinha after netting the equaliser that steadied the match at 1-1. “I’m over the moon,” she said, adding that his encouragement fuels my belief. For my money, that kind of trust can lift the whole team.
Raphinha, the sole Brazilian in Hansi Flick’s men’s squad, and Kerolin, his lone compatriot in Pere Romeu’s women’s side, have clicked since she arrived. The captain even watched the Barça‑Montpellier friendly on August 12 when she debuted. Hailing from Bauru, São Paulo, Kerolin and Portoalegre‑born Raphinha already show chemistry at the Ciutat Esportiva. Will their partnership spark more goals this season?