Raphinha sends message to Barcelona fans ahead of Copa del Rey tie with Atletico

Barcelona winger Raphinha has added his voice to the rallying cry sweeping through Camp Nou ahead of Tuesday’s decisive Copa del Rey clash with Atlético Madrid, posting a defiant message on Instagram that reads: “1% chance, 99% faith. We count on you.”

The Brazil international’s post follows a similar declaration from teenage teammate Lamine Yamal and underlines the squad’s determination to overturn the deficit against Diego Simeone’s side.

Earlier in the day, manager Hansi Flick echoed that sentiment, insisting his players must “make the impossible possible.” Citing the club’s recent Champions League victory over Borussia Dortmund—where Barcelona scored twice in each half—Flick urged supporters to believe another comeback is within reach.

“You always have to believe, obviously. All the fans in the stadium will support us. We have a good example, against Dortmund,” Flick told reporters. “We know it’s difficult because the opponent is fantastic and they hurt us a lot in the last match, but I think we can do it.”

With the midfielder in confident mood and optimism growing that the team’s injured striker will not be sidelined for long, the stage is set for a raucous night in the Catalan capital as Barcelona attempt to keep their domestic cup hopes alive.