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  "id": 2883904,
  "title": "Raphinha, Lopez hit braces as Barcelona trounce Elche",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/raphinha-lopez-hit-braces-as-barcelona-trounce-elche-2883904",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T22:12:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/08/1517367/raphinha-lopez-hit-braces-barcelona-trounce-elche"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Barcelona dominated a vulnerable Elche side in their La Liga opener on Sunday, with Raphinha and Fermin Lopez scoring twice each. Anthony Gordon set up two goals on his debut. Karim Adeyemi also found the net on his La Liga debut. Hansi Flick's team made light work of Elche at the Martinez Valero Stadium. Brazil international Raphinha lined up as the team's number nine and scored a penalty. Elche's defender Chust admitted it was a tough day for his team.",
  "summary": "ELCHE: Spanish champions Barcelona cruised to a 5-0 win over Elche on Sunday in their La Liga opener, with Raphinha and Fermin Lopez scoring twice each and Anthony Gordon setting up two goals on his debut.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Barcelona launch LaLiga title defence with five-star Elche demolition",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/barcelona-launch-laliga-title-defence-with-five-star-elche-demolition",
        "published": "2026-08-23T21:40:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Raphinha and Lopez score braces as Barcelona trounce Elche 5-0",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/raphinha-and-lopez-score-braces-as-barcelona-trounce-elche-5-0",
        "published": "2026-08-23T21:45:05.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Raphinha, Lopez hit braces as Barcelona trounce Elche",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/raphinha-lopez-hit-braces-as-barcelona-trounce-elche",
        "published": "2026-08-23T22:20:45.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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