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Rodri praised Raphinha, Lamine Yamal, and Adeyemi after Barcelona’s 3-1 win at Sevilla, highlighting their impact as Barça maintain a perfect start; he also praised Gerard Martín for stepping in after Christensen’s injury, while Flick lauded Rodri’s influence as Barça prepare for Getafe on Oct 10.
Barcelona battled Sevilla to a 3-1 victory in Seville, preserving their perfect start this season. Raphinha struck a first-half opener and completed a hat-trick after the break, with Lamine Yamal supplying the cross for the opener and a late through-ball for Barça's third. Debutant Dominik Livakovic stood out in goal as Barça moved to 21 points from seven games.
Barcelona ran riot to beat Racing Santander 7-2 at Camp Nou, extending their winning streak. Raphinha scored a hat-trick and Cancelo bagged a brace, with Lamine Yamal providing assists and a late goal and Gabriel Jesus adding a late strike after coming on. Pedri, Olmo and Adeyemi supported the attack as Joan Garcia was substituted at half-time and Szczesny committed a costly error after replacing him.
Barcelona rout Racing Santander 7-2 as Joao Cancelo scores twice on his first La Liga start of the season and Raphinha leads from the front as Barca unleash rapid transitions and relentless pressing, cementing Flick’s attack-minded approach while Balde’s late cameo hints at squad depth.
Barcelona extended their perfect La Liga start to six wins from six with a 7-2 home victory over Racing Santander, powered by Raphinha’s hat-trick and two João Cancelo long-range strikes, plus goals from Gabriel Jesus and Lamine Yamal; Racing pulled one back after a Wojciech Szczesny error, and Yamal set up the late seventh after Adeyemi’s solo run.
Barcelona dominated Feyenoord with a five-goal performance, led by Raphinha, Adeyemi, and Yamal, as Hansi Flick’s side blend aggressive pressing with controlled possession. The lineup’s depth and a refined defensive approach mark a tactical evolution for Barca, suggesting title-contender potential despite upcoming tests like PSG in October.
Barcelona opened their 2026/27 Champions League campaign with a 5-1 win over Feyenoord at Camp Nou, led by Raphinha’s goals and a dynamic front line with Adeyemi and Yamal, while Christensen anchored a solid defense; Barca have five wins from five across all competitions (22 goals scored, three conceded), fueling optimism about their depth and form early in the season.
Barcelona opened their Champions League campaign with a 5-1 win over Feyenoord, with Raphinha scoring early, Adeyemi curling in a stunning second, Pedri controlling midfield, Yamal adding a brilliant free-kick and Gabriel Jesus finishing off the rout; the result reinforced Barca's attacking depth and earned standout ratings for several players.
Barcelona unveiled Gabriel Jesus after signing him from Arsenal on a three-year deal until 2029, with the Brazil forward saying the move is a dream, he even took a pay cut, and he’s eager to contribute under coach Hansi Flick; he has already spoken with teammates like Raphinha and Cancelo and stressed he’s not here to be a ‘Plan B’ to Alvarez, and he can play as a striker or winger as he waits for tactical talks this week.
Barcelona dominated Athletic Club and sealed a 2-0 victory, with Raphinha scoring the opener and Fermin López adding a late second; Pedri was the standout in midfield, providing the assist for the opener and driving the play, while Rodri debuted in a deep-lying role and Barça’s defense held firm.
Barça beat Nottingham Forest 1-0 and then fell 0-1 to Udinese in a two-game, 45-minute triangular preseason in Italy. Raphinha scored the late spot-kick against Forest; youngsters Espart, Hamza Abdelkarim, Tunkara and Adeyemi shone as Barça used 21 players. Udinese won the tournament, Barça finished second, and they head home to regroup with World Cup players back and continue preparations next week.
Ronald Koeman argues Barcelona’s current setup depends too much on Lamine Yamal and Raphinha; with Raphinha injured and the other attackers struggling for goals, the team risks losing creativity, rhythm, and confidence when these two aren’t firing, underscoring the need for more players to share the workload as they navigate Champions League challenges.
Barcelona routed Newcastle 7-2 at Camp Nou to complete an 8-3 aggregate victory, turning a frenetic first half into a dominant second as they advanced to the quarterfinals; goals from Raphinha, Elanga, Bernal, Yamal, López and Lewandowski highlighted a night of rapid scoring, with Barca taking control in the second half after the break.
Gareth Bale, commenting as a pundit on Barcelona’s 7-2 victory over Newcastle United, praised the side’s cohesive performance and collective style, spotlighting harmony between the lines and standout displays from Lamine Yamal and Raphinha, and tipped Barcelona as title contenders with a bright future under its manager.
Barcelona hammered Sevilla 5-2, with Raphinha scoring a hat-trick and Cancelo adding a goal on his return, helped by two early penalties; the win leaves Barça four points clear of Real Madrid and sets them up for a midweek Champions League clash with Newcastle United.