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Watch Angry Raphinha Repeatedly Punch Chair After Being Subbed Off Against Man United

Raphinha was furious after being substituted off during Barcelona's 2-2 draw with Manchester United in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday.

The Brazilian had scored a 76th-minute goal for Barca to tie the contest ahead of next week's knockout round second leg at Old Trafford.

But seven minutes later, Barca boss Xavi Hernandez replaced Raphinha with Ferran Torres.

After returning to the bench, Raphinha took out his anger on the back of a chair.

He repeatedly punched the chair, which was being occupied by an unflinching Marcos Alonso, before Jordi Alba intervened to calm him down.

After the match, Raphinha said: "I've already apologized and I will do it again in training.

"I want to say sorry for my reaction after the change - it won't happen again."

"I don't have any problem with Xavi or the club, I just wanted to be on the pitch."

Xavi said: "I see and understand Raphinha's anger, I was also angry. I make the changes thinking about the team and not to point fingers at anyone.

"Raphinha has apologized to me but he didn't have to. I see it as positive that everyone wants to play."

SEE MORE: Barcelona 2-2 Manchester United - Watch Goals & Highlights From Europa League First Leg

Raphinha pictured during Barcelona's 2-2 draw with Manchester United at the Camp Nou in February 2023

Raphinha pictured during Barcelona's 2-2 draw with Manchester United at the Camp Nou