Barcelona secured a 5-2 victory over Rayo Vallecano at Camp Nou, maintaining a perfect start to the season and moving to the top of the LaLiga standings.
Key facts
- •Raphinha and Lamine Yamal each scored two goals during the match.
- •Sergio Camello scored both goals for Rayo Vallecano.
- •Anthony Gordon provided the assist for the own goal and Raphinha's second goal.
- •Barcelona has accumulated nine points through three matches.
- •Rayo Vallecano is currently in 18th place in the league standings.
Barcelona defeated Rayo Vallecano 5-2 at the Camp Nou on Monday, a result that keeps the club's perfect season start intact. With the win, Barcelona moved to the top of the LaLiga table, edging out Real Madrid on goal difference.
By the numbers
Match Highlights and Scoring
Rayo Vallecano opened the scoring in the 12th minute through Sergio Camello, but Raphinha equalized for Barcelona seven minutes later. Lamine Yamal added a second goal for the hosts shortly after. Following the break, an own goal by Florian Lejeune in the 51st minute extended Barcelona's lead, though Camello responded with a header in the 59th minute. Raphinha secured his fifth goal of the season in the 71st minute following an assist from Anthony Gordon. Lamine Yamal finalized the scoreline with a low strike in the 90th minute.
League Standings
Barcelona currently leads the LaLiga table with nine points after three matches. Real Madrid also holds nine points but sits behind Barcelona due to goal difference. Rayo Vallecano remains in 18th place with one point and no wins.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Channel NewsAsia.
