Barcelona maintained their perfect run in the Spanish Football League today by thrashing Racing de Santander 7–2 at the Spotify Camp Nou, securing six wins in as many matches.
The Azulgranas—champions of La Liga and the Spanish Super Cup—once again unleashed their attacking arsenal under the guidance of German manager Hansi Flick, reaching 18 points—three clear of their arch-rivals, Real Madrid.
João Cancelo opened the scoring in just the eighth minute, finishing a Lamine Yamal assist with his right foot—a play that began to tip the scales early on in favor of the Culés.
In the 25th minute, Brazilian forward Raphinha masterfully converted a penalty to extend the lead, though Maguette Gueye briefly revived the visitors’ hopes by scoring from the center of the box.
Before halftime, an own goal by Racing and a second strike from Raphinha—set up by Dani Olmo—restored a comfortable cushion for Barcelona, reflecting their attacking dominance.
The visitors, who won the second division last season, struck again in the second half through Yassir Zabiri, but the rally did little to alter the course of a prolific night for the *Azulgranas*.
Raphinha completed his hat-trick in the 67th minute with another penalty, bringing his tally to nine goals and making him the league’s top scorer; meanwhile, Gabriel Jesus added to the rout off Yamal’s second assist, with Yamal himself capping off the team’s offensive display with a goal of his own.
Racing, managed by José Alberto López, now holds a record of two wins, one draw, and three losses, remaining on seven points in their return to the top flight of Spanish football.
