WATCH: Raphinha infuriated at being substituted minutes after scoring equalizer during Barcelona vs Manchester United encounter

Raphinha (Source: Twitter)

On Thursday, FC Barcelona held Premier League rival Manchester United to a 2-2 draw in the UEFA Europa League 2022-23. Brazil forward Raphinha, who equalised against the Red Devils, expressed his displeasure after being substituted by coach Xavi Hernandez with seven minutes remaining in the game.

The Europa League playoff match between Barcelona and Manchester United on Thursday was a roller coaster ride, with the hosts taking the lead five minutes into the second half thanks to defender Marcos Alonso's towering header, followed by Marcus Rashford's spectacular equaliser two minutes later.

After levelling the score after seven minutes, Manchester United launched a dangerous move led by Rashford, who launched a teasing ball into the box that hit Barcelona defender Jules Kounde before finding the back of the net. The 26-year-old Brazilian forward equalised in the 76th minute, saving the Catalan giants from defeat at home. Man United's draw ended Barcelona's 11-game winning streak in all competitions.

Here is Raphinha's goal

Gooooooooooal Raphinha pic.twitter.com/ghYJqNKmYA

— 𝙈𝙚𝙨𝙝 ²⁴ (@_i27M) February 16, 2023

Later in the 83rd minute, Barca manager Xavi replaced Raphinha with Ferran Torres, and the Brazilian expressed his displeasure on the bench by punching the seat as teammate Jordi Alba intervened and tried to calm him down. His reaction video has gone viral on the internet.

Here is how he reacted

🥶 El enfado de Raphinha en el banquillo y Jordi Alba intentando calmarlo. pic.twitter.com/a1AoofWo7p

— Iniestazo (@INIE8TAZO) February 16, 2023

After the game, Raphinha said, "I already spoke to the coach after the game, I took the opportunity to apologise to everyone. To the coach again, to Ferran, who was going to take my position, to the team, to the fans. But there are times when we really want to be on the pitch to help the team win."

He added,  "We are human beings and we all have moments that we cannot control. I know that I made a mistake and I am here to apologise to everyone and it won’t happen anymore."

Xavi also talked about the incident and 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."