Barcelona opened their Camp Nou on a blistering note Wednesday, dismantling Racing Santander 7‑2 in a performance that will be remembered as one of the most dominant displays of the campaign. The Brazilian forward Raphinha was the catalyst, netting three times to complete a hat‑trick that underscored his growing influence in a side that now boasts the best start in its storied history. The victory pushed the Catalans to seven consecutive wins across La Liga and the Champions League, a run that echoes the unbeaten openings of 1929‑30, 1960‑61 and 2018‑19.

The match unfolded with Barcelona asserting control from the first whistle. Early pressure yielded a penalty, calmly converted to give the hosts a lead. Raphinha’s first strike arrived shortly after, a low‑driven finish that left the Racing goalkeeper stranded. The Brazilian’s second came from a swift counter‑attack, his pace and composure leaving the defense in tatters. The third, a clinical finish inside the box, completed his hat‑trick and sealed a personal milestone while the crowd roared in approval. Joao Cancelo added a goal, an own‑goal from Asier Villalibre contributed to the tally, and Lamine Yamal, after a series of near‑misses—including a disallowed goal, a missed penalty and a post‑hit—finally found the net to complete the seven