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Barcelona talisman equals Lionel Messi’s goalscoring start to the 2012-13 league season

Raphinha delivered a standout performance against Deportivo Alaves, netting two first-half goals to help secure a 4-0 lead before being substituted to manage his fitness. This display brings his season tally to 15 goals across ten league appearances, matching the historic start Lionel Messi achieved during the 2012-13 campaign.

Despite missing time due to injury, the Barcelona forward currently leads the European Golden Boot race by four goals over Kylian Mbappe, who has 11, and Lamine Yamal, who has recorded 10.

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