Barcelona thrash Elche 5-0 to launch La Liga title defense

Barcelona won their La Liga opener 5-0 against Elche. Raphinha scored twice, including a penalty, and celebrated one of his goals with a Spiderman gesture, which he said was for his son. Karim Adeyemi also scored on his debut for the team.

According to Yahoo Sports, Raphinha's teammate Anthony Gordon, Fermin Lopez, and Lamine Yamal also scored in the match. The team's manager, Hansi Flick, was beginning his third season with Barcelona, aiming to win his third consecutive La Liga title.

Barcelona's win came at the Martinez Valero Stadium, where Elche had previously drawn 1-1 with Deportivo in their debut match.

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