Raphinha's 19 Champions League goal involvements in 2024-25 are already historic. The Brazilian equaled Lionel Messi's record for most Champions League goal involvements in a single season, set by the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner in the 2011-12 season.

In Wednesday's other quarterfinal first leg, Paris Saint-Germain overcame a 1-0 deficit to English Premier League club Aston Villa at the Parc des Princes en route to a 2-1 victory. The decisive rematches will be played next week in Dortmund and Birmingham, respectively. Here are three quick takeaways following Wednesday's games.

Raphinha has had an outrageous season with Barcelona, amassing 27 goals and 18 assists across all competitions in 45 appearances. And it is in the Champions League that he has especially