"I am not as tired as some of the other players. After all, I am recovering from a minor injury, so I have had time to rest. I feel good. It is true that there is some fatigue from the last match because it was a very tough game, and that is normal. The most important thing is that we secured the three points."
Barcelona winger Raphinha expressed confidence in his physical condition ahead of the Champions League match against Newcastle at St James' Park. Despite the team facing a congested fixture schedule following a grueling Copa del Rey encounter with Atletico Madrid and a trip to San Mames, Raphinha stated he is not experiencing significant fatigue. He attributed his relatively fresh state to recent injury recovery that allowed adequate rest. Barcelona secured a 1-0 victory against Athletic Club to maintain their four-point lead in the league. Manager Hansi Flick managed Raphinha's workload by keeping him on the bench during the Athletic Club match, with expectations he will return to the starting lineup for the Newcastle fixture.
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