Raphinha and Lamine doubles lift Barcelona past Rayo Vallecano
Barcelona's perfect start to the season continued as the defending champions secured a 5-2 victory over Rayo Vallecano at the Camp Nou on Monday. Raphinha and Lamine Yamal both netted twice, while additional goals came from Sergio Camello, Florian Lejeune, and Anthony Gordon. Vallecano took the lead in the 12th minute thanks to Camello's goal, but Raphinha equalised the score in the 19th minute for Barcelona.
Two minutes later, Lamine scored, giving the hosts the advantage. Vallecano suffered an own goal in the 51st minute when Florian Lejeune mishandled a cross from Anthony Gordon. Despite this setback, Camello equalised again for Vallecano in the 61st minute. Barcelona continued to dominate, with Raphinha scoring his fifth goal of the season in the 71st minute with a back-heel from Gordon.
Lamine sealed the win in the 90th minute with a low strike. Barcelona climbed to the top of the LaLiga table with nine points, ahead of Real Madrid, who also have nine points but are currently 18th due to their poor goal difference. Vallecano remain 18th with no wins and one point after three matches.
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