Former England international Owen Hargreaves believes Barcelona forward Rafinha is closing in on the Ballon d’Or. But will need to win a major trophy to edge past Liverpool winger Mo Salah.

Barcelona beat Benfica 3-1 at home on Tuesday, with Rafinha opening and ending the scoring with an assist for Lamine Yamal. The Brazilian has now scored 27 goals and provided

19 assists in 41 appearances in all competitions this season, with Flick saying in his pre-match press conference that the

28-year-old Brazilian could contend for the Ballon d’Or, and after the win, pundit Hargreaves said:

“From the numbers this season, you can say Rafinha has a chance to win the Ballon d’Or.” The former England midfielder began.

“Rafinha has an incredible finishing ability. เล่น UFABET ผ่านมือถือ สะดวกทุกที่ ทุกเวลา.This season he’s really shined, he and Mo Salah are similar in terms of goals and assists which is impressive. “

I think Salah has a better chance now but Rafinha is very close too. If he wins a big trophy he will have a chance.”

Steve McManaman, another former player on the panel, chimed in: “It depends on who wins the Champions League. “

Like Robert Lewandowski and Harry Kane, they all deserve to be talked about now but it will be decided by the Champions League.”