Raphinha, Yamal lead Barcelona’s 5-2 demolition of Rayo
BARCELONA, Sept 1 — Barcelona’s teenage star Lamine Yamal and Raphinha both struck twice as the champions be...
Barcelona's teenage sensation Lamine Yamal and Raphinha both scored twice as the champions defeated Rayo Vallecano 5-2 on Monday, continuing their perfect start to the campaign at Camp Nou. Sergio Camello scored two goals for Rayo, but Hansi Flick's Barca managed a third win from three matches with an entertaining match. Yamal, now 19, achieved his milestone of 50 goals for the club, two years younger than Lionel Messi.
Coach Flick was unhappy with his team letting Rayo score again when they were leading 3-1 in the second half, stating that they should have controlled the game better and had the quality to do so. Barcelona started strongly but trailed after Alvaro Garcia scored for Rayo. Raphinha quickly responded for Barcelona, followed by Yamal, who became Barcelona's youngest player to reach 50 goals.
Flick praised Gabriel Jesus, who may join Barcelona soon, and highlighted Yamal's quality, praising his goal in stoppage time.
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