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Barca's Raphinha & Yamal Shine in 5-Goal Thriller!
31 Aug
Summary
- Raphinha scored five goals in the first three games.
- Lamine Yamal scored twice, marking his 51st goal for Barcelona.
- Barcelona and Real Madrid remain undefeated with nine points each.
Barcelona achieved their third successive La Liga win, defeating Rayo Vallecano with a commanding performance. Raphinha was instrumental, netting twice and becoming the first player since Lionel Messi in 2017 to score five goals in the opening three league matches of a season. Teenage prodigy Lamine Yamal also contributed significantly, scoring two goals, including his 51st for the club.
Though Rayo Vallecano briefly took the lead through Sergio Camello, Barcelona quickly responded. Raphinha equalized with a skillful finish, and Yamal then put his team ahead with a powerful strike. An own goal further extended Barcelona's lead. Despite a late rally from Rayo, Raphinha sealed the victory with his second goal. Yamal added a fifth in injury time, cementing Barcelona's perfect start to the season alongside Real Madrid.
Both Barcelona and Real Madrid have accumulated nine points from their first three matches, establishing an early lead in the league. Rayo Vallecano, in contrast, has secured only one point so far in the campaign.
