Raphinha's Hat-Trick Leads Barcelona to 7-0 Victory Over Real Valladolid

Brazilian winger Raphinha put on a dazzling display, scoring a hat-trick as Barcelona cruised to a 7-0 victory over Real Valladolid on Saturday under the guidance of new coach Hansi Flick. With this win, Barcelona now boasts a perfect record of four wins in La Liga. Meanwhile, rivals Real Madrid have faced early setbacks despite the much-anticipated arrival of Kylian Mbappe. Despite ongoing financial challenges, Barcelona has hit the ground running this season. Raphinha's opening goal at the Olympic Stadium showcased his skill and precision, as he expertly chested down a pass from Pau Cubarsi before elegantly flicking the ball into the far corner with the outside of his left foot.

Robert Lewandowski soon doubled the lead when he latched onto a ball through from Lamine Yamal and squeezed a shot past Valladolid goalkeeper Karl Hein, on loan from Arsenal.

Jules Kounde made it three before half-time when a corner dropped to the France defender inside the area and he stabbed into the top corner while off-balance.

Raphinha had a simple tap-in from close range just past the hour, with Lewandowski and Yamal involved before the ball broke kindly for the Brazilian.

He completed his treble on 72 minutes following a brilliant burst forward from Yamal, who then slid through a delightful pass for Raphinha to stroke home. 

Dani Olmo, who got the winner midweek at Rayo Vallecano, on his debut, struck with his final touch as he danced past a series of defenders and rolled in Barcelona's sixth.

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Raphinha rounded off a glittering performance with the assist for Ferran Torres as Barcelona hit a seventh, fizzing in a cross from the left for the substitute to steer home in clinical fashion.

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