Raphinha's sharp edge and strong mentality proved decisive as Barcelona edged Real Madrid 3-2 to retain the Spanish Super Cup in Jeddah on Sunday.
Raphinha has firmly closed the door on any exit from FC Barcelona for the foreseeable future after putting pen to paper on a new deal that keeps him at the club until June 2028.
Diego Simeone has urged his Atletico Madrid players to embrace the challenge of facing Barcelona on Tuesday night, after offering sympathy to Hansi Flick following the Barcelona manager's emotional moment with Raphinha at the weekend.
Barcelona were preparing to unleash Raphinha, Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski from the start as Hansi Flick planned a decisive reshuffle for this afternoon's clash with Deportivo Alaves.
Barcelona winger Raphinha has publicly accepted responsibility for two injury relapses that sidelined him for nearly two months.
FC Barcelona have received a significant fitness boost as they prepare for the return of three key players following the November international break.