Barcelona Triumphs with Outstanding Performances from Raphinha and Yamal

Raphinha and Lamine Yamal each scored twice as Barcelona defeated Rayo Vallecano 5-2. Following their third consecutive win of the new season, Barcelona climbed to the top of the Spanish La Liga standings with 9 points. Raphinha, becoming the first Barcelona player after Lionel Messi to score 5 goals in the opening three La Liga matches, played a crucial role in this game.

On September 1st, in Kathmandu, the match held at Barcelona’s home ground saw Rayo’s Sergio Camello open the scoring in the 12th minute. However, Barcelona quickly equalized and took control of the game. Raphinha netted the equalizer at the 19th minute, and Yamal put Barcelona ahead by scoring in the 21st minute.

Rayo’s Florian Lejeune scored an own goal in the 51st minute, extending Barcelona’s lead to 3-1. Although Camello scored his second goal in the 59th minute to attempt a comeback for Rayo, Raphinha and Yamal sealed the victory with goals in the 71st and 90th minutes respectively. Raphinha’s 5 goals this season have matched Messi’s record, while Yamal reached his 50th goal for Barcelona.