'Quimet' Rifé opened his account with a goal against Espanyol

Historical piece on 'Quimet' Rifé's first goal for Barcelona, scored against Espanyol on 1 November 1964 in a 1-0 win.

'Quimet' Rifé was one of Barcelona's most-capped players, appearing in 562 matches across his twelve seasons with the club. Though not primarily a goalscorer, he netted 37 goals in official competition, none from the penalty spot.

Rifé's first goal came in his debut match on 1 November 1964 against Espanyol in the eighth round of La Liga. He struck in the 35th minute to secure a 1-0 victory at Camp Nou. The goal came after a loose ball in the Espanyol penalty area, with Rifé finishing from close range past goalkeeper Carmelo.

During his Barcelona career, Rifé evolved from a quick, direct winger into a midfielder and eventually a full-back, using his pace in all positions. He won La Liga once (1973–74), two Copa del Rey titles (1968, 1971), and a Fairs Cup (1966). His final goal came on 14 January 1970 against Zaragoza in a 4-0 home win, nearly six years after his first.