LaLiga | Matchday 6 | September 16, 2026
Spotify Camp Nou, Barcelona
FC Barcelona vs Racing Santander
Camp Nou • Barcelona
FC Barcelona – 7 Full-time Today – 2 Racing Santander
Barcelona produced another spectacular attacking display on Wednesday night, sweeping aside Racing Santander 7–2 at Spotify Camp Nou. Raphinha scored a hat-trick, while João Cancelo, Gabriel Jesus and Lamine Yamal also found the net, with an own goal from Racing’s Asier Villalibre completing Barcelona’s tally.
The result keeps Hansi Flick’s side at the top of LaLiga with a perfect six wins from six league matches, while Barcelona’s remarkable scoring run continues to dominate the early-season headlines.
Raphinha Steals the Spotlight With a Hat-Trick
The night’s biggest individual story belonged to Raphinha.
The Brazilian forward scored three times, including two penalties, taking his league tally to nine goals and moving to the top of the LaLiga scoring chart according to contemporary match reports.
His first penalty arrived in the 25th minute, before he struck again just before halftime. He completed his hat-trick from the penalty spot in the second half.
Raphinha’s performance was particularly important because Barcelona were playing through difficult rainy conditions at Camp Nou, yet continued to create chances at a relentless pace.
Raphinha celebrates during Barcelona’s 7–2 victory over Racing Santander at Spotify Camp Nou.
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Cancelo Starts the Goal Rush
Barcelona needed only a few minutes to open the scoring.
João Cancelo struck in the eighth minute, giving the hosts an early advantage and setting the tone for an attacking night. Barcelona’s official match record lists Cancelo’s goal at eight minutes.
Raphinha’s penalty then doubled the advantage before Racing briefly responded through Maguette Gueye.
But the visitors could not slow Barcelona’s momentum.
A Seven-Goal Barcelona Show Under the Rain
The match developed into a high-scoring spectacle, with the rain adding another visual layer to an already dramatic night at Camp Nou.
Barcelona went into halftime 4–1 ahead. Raphinha had scored twice, while Villalibre’s own goal helped the home side build a commanding lead.
Racing managed to score again through Yassir Zabiri, temporarily making the score 4–2.
Barcelona’s response was emphatic.
Raphinha completed his hat-trick, Gabriel Jesus added Barcelona’s sixth, and Lamine Yamal finished the scoring in the 89th minute after a fast break involving Karim Adeyemi.
Lamine Yamal Gets His Moment
Lamine Yamal endured a frustrating spell during the match after missing a penalty, but the young forward continued to search for his goal.
His persistence paid off late in the game.
In the 89th minute, Yamal finished a move created by Karim Adeyemi, producing Barcelona’s seventh goal of the night.
Lamine Yamal celebrates after scoring Barcelona’s seventh goal against Racing Santander.
🧤 Barcelona Also Had a Goalkeeping Concern
It was not completely smooth for Barcelona defensively.
Goalkeeper Joan García was replaced at halftime, with Wojciech Szczęsny taking over. Racing subsequently scored through Zabiri, while Barcelona also conceded after a defensive/goalkeeping mistake during the match. Contemporary reports noted García’s injury as one of the night’s concerns.
Despite those moments, Barcelona’s attacking output ultimately proved overwhelming.
📊 Barcelona vs Racing Santander: Match Snapshot
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Competition | LaLiga 2026/27 |
| Matchday | 6 |
| Venue | Spotify Camp Nou |
| Attendance | 50,568 |
| Final score | Barcelona 7–2 Racing Santander |
| Barcelona scorers | Cancelo, Raphinha ×3, Villalibre OG, Gabriel Jesus, Lamine Yamal |
| Racing scorers | Maguette Gueye, Yassir Zabiri |
| Half-time | Barcelona 4–1 Racing |
| Raphinha | Hat-trick |
| Next Barcelona league match | Sevilla vs Barcelona, September 19 |
The match details and scoring timeline are confirmed by Barcelona’s official match record.
🔥 Seven Wins From Seven: Flick Makes Club History
The Racing victory also produced a significant milestone for Hansi Flick.
Barcelona have now won their opening seven competitive matches of the season across LaLiga and the Champions League, with reports describing the run as a club record for an opening sequence under a Barcelona manager.
The league portion of that run is particularly striking: Barcelona have won all six of their opening LaLiga fixtures.
Their attacking numbers have been equally eye-catching, with the club scoring 28 goals in those six league games according to Reuters’ latest match report.
🎯 What’s Next for Barcelona?
There is little time for Barcelona to celebrate.
Their next LaLiga assignment comes on September 19, when they travel to face Sevilla at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán.
That match will provide another test of Barcelona’s extraordinary early-season momentum.
For now, though, the message from Camp Nou is unmistakable:
Six league matches. Six wins. Seven competitive victories to begin the campaign. And 28 league goals.
Raphinha supplied the headline performance against Racing, but Barcelona’s biggest story remains the collective attacking force being built under Flick.
