Leeds United star Raphinha handed latest chance to shine for Brazil

By Lee Sobot
Published 27th Jan 2022, 20:07 BST
Updated 27th Jan 2022, 21:02 BST
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Leeds United star Raphinha bags his sixth cap for Brazil by starting this evening's World Cup qualifier against Ecuador in Quito.

Brazil have already secured their qualification for the winter tournament in Qatar but boss Tite has still named a strong squad for two more qualifiers in the current break.

Tite's side are facing Ecuador at the high altitude Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado stadium in Quito for a 9pm kick-off UK time and the game is being screened live on Premier Sports 1.

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Quito is based in the foothills of the Andes mountains and the stadium is 8970 feet above sea level.

Raphinha lines up in a front three alongside Matheus Cunha and Vinicius Jr.