Barcelona delivered a masterclass at the Camp Nou on Wednesday night, overwhelming Racing Santander 7‑2 in a La Liga encounter that pushed their winning streak to seven matches – the first time the club has opened a season with such a run. Central striker Raphinha, now flourishing in his new role, completed a hat‑trick that included two penalties, cementing his status as the spearhead of a side that has found the net 28 times in just six league games.

The Brazilian’s clinical finish was complemented by a brilliant brace from Joao Cancelo, while teenage sensation Lamine Yamal and former Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus also added to the tally. Adeyemi’s vision was on display when he slipped a pass to Yamal, who took advantage of a better position to score. Barcelona have now recorded at least five goals in five of their seven matches across all competitions this season, a consistency that underscores the attacking depth cultivated by manager Hansi Flick.

Raphinha, speaking after the match, emphasized the collective mindset driving the on‑field fireworks. “I think it’s the hunger of the players, we always want more, we have that mentality that we have to try and score more goals, create more chances,” he said. He added that the desire to improve is a constant, noting, “We have to keep improving, both individually and as a team. You can see the hunger from every player to always want more, to look for more goals and chances.” The Brazilian’s remarks reflect a squad that