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2w ago

Barcelona Beat Racing 7-2 to Extend Perfect Start

The win underlined Barcelona’s scoring depth, creating a new club managerial record for Hansi Flick.

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Barcelona's Raphinha celebrates with Gavi, right, after scoring his side's fifth goal from the penalty spot during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Racing de Santander in Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
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Overview

  • The 7-2 victory at the Spotify Camp Nou on Wednesday left Barcelona top of LaLiga and three points clear of Real Madrid.
  • Raphinha scored a hat-trick and leads the scoring charts, taking his season total to double digits across competitions.
  • João Cancelo opened the scoring with a long-range strike and added a second goal, while Gabriel Jesus and Lamine Yamal also scored.
  • Barcelona have now won their first seven competitive matches and have passed 30 goals in seven games, a club-best scoring run.
  • The squad must manage short-term issues after goalkeeper Joan García was replaced at half-time and rotation will be tested in the trip to Sevilla before the international break.