'Bargain of the century' - Leeds United key man lauded after stunning showing against Southampton

The Whites defeated Southampton 3-0 at Elland Road on Tuesday evening.
Leeds United winger Raphinha. Pic: GettyLeeds United winger Raphinha. Pic: Getty
Leeds United winger Raphinha. Pic: Getty

Leeds United toppled Southampton 3-0 at Elland Road in midweek as Marcelo Bielsa's side pushed themselves into the top half.

The Whites battled out a difficult first half with the visitors before three goals earned all three points.

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Patrick Bamford opened the scoring for Leeds before Stuart Dallas and an emphatic Raphinha free-kick sealed victory.

The Brazilian winger was again the talk of supporters post-match as he dazzled with another strong showing.

Raphinha now has three goals and three assists in his last seven Premier League outings - an impressive run of form which is fast making him a fan favourite in LS11.

Here's what fans have been saying across social media in today's supporters talking point:

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@TSSLUFC Raphinha is the bargain of the century for #LUFC, but Dallas is a not so distant second. Is there anything he can't do?

@JRCooper26 Raphinha created another four chances tonight. Since his first Premier League start in November, only Jack Grealish (54), Mason Mount (48) and Bruno Fernandes (45) have created more chances in the Premier League than Raphinha (40). #lufc

@BenShires I don’t say this lightly - I think Raphinha may be the best Brazilian we’ve ever had. Even better than Roque Júnior

@FocusOnLeeds He's too good. What a player Raphinha is. #LUFC

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@svendleeds Can’t wait to see how Raphinha gets on after the first difficult season as an overseas player and really starts picking up his game... #lufc

@pantsdanny Ridiculous Raphinha. You can't have him. #lufc

@BenShires We’ve got a pitch like a ploughed field and yet Raphinha glides around it with the precision of a Dancing On Ice finalist. The fella’s on a different level

@matty_ingham17 Another top performance. Cooper, Llorente, Costa, Dallas and Bamford outstanding. Raphinha a level above yet again. Superb Leeds. #LUFC

@TwistedMc842 Great win super second half performance Raphinha is a top class player what a signing, what a bargain! Bamford sores again superb finish! Get in!!#lufc #mot

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@LUFCBen3 People will find it hard to admit because he plays for Leeds but Raphinha is currently one of the best players in the league #lufc

@DanielCoates93 Raphinha, possibly the best player to play for Leeds in my lifetime. The lad can seriously ball #Raphinha #LUFC

@yorkshiredave1 £17m for Raphinha is robbery #lufc