Raphinha paid tribute to a former Barcelona & PSG star with goal celebration in Paris

The goal celebration put on show by Barcelona star Raphinha on Wednesday evening has turned heads across the fanbases of both the Blaugrana, and Paris Saint-Germain.

As much comes after the former Leeds United star paid tribute to a one-time star performer for both clubs.

The player in question? Neymar.

Barca and PSG are of course currently locked in action at the Parc des Princes, in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final tie between the clubs.

And, as things stand, it is the former who boast the advantage.

This comes after the aforementioned Raphinha found the net, courtesy of a cool finish at the back post.

And yet, as alluded to above, it is not only the goalscoring exploits of the Brazilian international which have proven altogether noteworthy on Tuesday night.

So to have have his actions in the immediate aftermath of his first-ever Champions League strike.

Making his way to the crowd at the Parc des Princes, Raphinha raised his hands up to his head, and stuck his tongue out.

This is the same celebration that was famously made use of by compatriot Neymar, during his iconic stint in the European game:

Conor Laird | GSFN

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