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Barcelona demolish Racing Santander 7-2 to extend La Liga lead
Raphinha's hat-trick powered Barcelona to a dominant 7-2 victory over Racing Santander, allowing Hansi Flick's side to maintain their perfect league record and stretch their advantage at the top of La Liga.
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Barcelona produced a clinical attacking display to overwhelm Racing Santander 7-2 in La Liga action, with Brazilian winger Raphinha netting three goals in the rout. The commanding performance allowed the league leaders to preserve their unbeaten record and extend their advantage over nearest challengers Real Madrid to three points.
Flick's Barcelona side demonstrated their offensive firepower throughout the encounter, with multiple attackers contributing to the goal tally. The convincing scoreline underscores their status as early season favourites in La Liga, with their consistent winning form establishing a comfortable cushion at the summit.
The result marks another statement victory for Barcelona as they look to challenge for the domestic title under their German manager. With Real Madrid kept at arm's length, the Catalan club continues to set the pace in Spain's top division during the opening months of the campaign.