Raphinha masterclass as Barcelona put seven past Racing Santander
BARCELONA, Sept 17 — Raphinha scored a hat-trick as La Liga leaders Barcelona ripped Racing Santander to shreds in...
On Wednesday, Barcelona secured a commanding 7-2 victory over Racing Santander, extending their lead at the top of La Liga. Raphinha delivered a masterclass performance, scoring a hat-trick to lead the charge. Joao Cancelo, Gabriel Jesus, and Lamine Yamal also found the back of the net for the Catalan giants, who have now scored 33 goals in seven games across all competitions.
Barca's coach, Hansi Flick, emphasized the importance of maintaining focus and good communication on the pitch. Despite their impressive start, Raphinha acknowledged there was still room for improvement. After heavy rain and a waterlogged pitch in Valencia, Levante's match against Athletic Bilbao was postponed. The Catalans reestablished their three-point advantage over Real Madrid, who had earlier drawn 3-3 with Elche.
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