sports26 days ago
Barcelona Maintain Perfect La Liga Start with 7-2 Rout of Racing Santander
FC Barcelona defeated newly promoted Racing Santander 7-2 at Camp Nou on September 16, 2026, extending their unbeaten La Liga record to six wins. Raphinha scored a hat-trick, including two penalties, while Joao Cancelo scored twice, including a long-range strike and an own goal. Lamine Yamal added a goal and two assists, and Gabriel Jesus scored late. Barcelona have scored 33 goals in seven matches this season, maintaining a 100% win rate in the league. Hansi Flick’s side faced no new injury concerns, though Frenkie de Jong and Roony Bardghji were absent due to knee issues. The match featured a 50,568 attendance, and Barcelona’s dominance continues as they lead the table by three points over Real Madrid.
