Barcelona demolished Racing Santander 7‑2 on Wednesday, achieving seven consecutive wins to start the season for the first time in club history. The win restored the Catalans’ three‑point advantage over Real Madrid at the top of LaLiga.
Raphinha was the star of the evening, scoring a hat‑trick that included two penalties. He first found the net after a foul by Pedro Filipe, then again after a second penalty awarded when Iker Luque brought down João Cancelo. The third came from a brilliant finish in the 11th minute of the second half.
João Cancelo opened the scoring with a 25‑yard strike, followed by a long‑range effort that deflected off Asier Villalibre and was credited as an own goal. Gabriel Jesus and Lamine Yamal added to the tally, the latter missing a first‑half penalty before scoring later.
Barcelona’s 33 goals this season average nearly five per game, underscoring their offensive dominance. Racing Santander managed only two goals, from Maguette Gueye and Yassir Zabiri, while the hosts struggled to contain the Catalan attack.
The match confirmed Barcelona’s strong start to the campaign and set the stage for a tight title race with Real Madrid. Fans will watch to see if the team can maintain this form as the season progresses.
