In a dominant display of football, Barcelona cruised to a 7-0 victory over Real Valladolid in La Liga, with Raphinha stealing the show. The Brazilian forward netted a stunning hat-trick and played a key role in two other goals, leading Barcelona to their fourth consecutive win of the season.
The match, held on Saturday, saw Barcelona in top form under the guidance of new coach Hansi Flick, who has dramatically transformed the team since taking charge. The Catalan club’s emphatic performance left Valladolid with no chance as Raphinha led the charge with his brilliant display.
Speaking at the post-match press conference, Raphinha expressed his joy at scoring his first hat-trick for the club. “I don’t know if this is my best performance, but it’s certainly one of the best. I’m very happy, this is my first hat-trick. I’ll keep trying to play better and score as many goals as possible,” he said.
Raphinha also revealed his commitment to improving this season, stating, “I knew this season was crucial for me, and I needed to be at my best to help my teammates. I’m thrilled to contribute to the team’s success. I’ve been working hard since returning from the break, and it’s paying off.”
Despite the overwhelming scoreline, Raphinha mentioned that coach Hansi Flick was still pushing the team to score more. “The team is working hard, and today’s result shows what we are capable of. We saw that the coach was asking for more goals from the sidelines. That’s our mentality—we’re hungry, and we want to score as many goals as possible. When we show this kind of dominance, the best way to respect our opponents is by not giving them any respite,” he added.
Barcelona’s next match will see them aiming to continue their winning streak as they build on this impressive start to the season.
