Raphinha Hat-Trick Leads Barcelona to 7-2 Victory
Raphinha hat-trick powered Barcelona to a 7-2 win over Racing Santander at Spotify Camp Nou on 16 September 2026. The Brazilian forward scored three times, including two penalties, taking his season total to 11 goals in seven matches. The Raphinha hat-trick was his third for Barcelona and moved him beyond Lionel Messi’s comparable early-season mark of 10 goals in seven games in 2012-13. João Cancelo, Gabriel Jesus and Lamine Yamal also scored, while an own goal completed Barcelona’s tally. Barcelona have won their first seven competitive matches under manager Hansi Flick, scoring 33 goals. Their six wins from six in La Liga put them three points ahead of Real Madrid, while Raphinha leads the league’s scoring chart with nine goals. The result highlights Barcelona’s strong attacking form and Raphinha’s influential role in Flick’s system.
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