Barcelona extended their lead atop La Liga with a commanding 7-2 victory over Racing Santander on Wednesday, while Atletico Madrid strengthened their position with a 4-0 win against Osasuna. Meanwhile, Levante’s scheduled match against Athletic Bilbao was postponed due to adverse weather conditions.

At Barcelona’s Camp Nou, Raphinha was the standout player, scoring a hat trick as the league leaders overwhelmed 10th-placed Racing. Joao Cancelo, Gabriel Jesus, and Lamine Yamal also contributed to the high-scoring performance. The Catalan side, which has now scored 33 goals in seven matches across all competitions, reestablished a three-point margin over Real Madrid, who had briefly caught up with a 3-2 victory against Elche on Tuesday.

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick emphasized the team’s focus and cohesion throughout the match. “For me the most important thing is that we are always focused, with every pass. It’s like conversation, a good conversation,” he said. Raphinha, while pleased with his performance, expressed a commitment to continual improvement both individually and collectively. “It’s always important to think you need to improve in some way,” he noted.

Atletico Madrid secured a confident 4-0 win at home over Osasuna as they prepare for an upcoming derby clash with Real Madrid on Sunday. The hosts opened the scoring midway through the first half, with a goal following a saved initial shot. Atletico dominated play, eventually increasing their tally in the second half through goals from Lee, Le Normand, and Baena. The third goal came from an emphatic finish by Le Normand after a corner clearance, while Baena sealed the result with a well-placed shot assisted by Johnny Cardoso.

Atletico coach Diego Simeone highlighted his team’s improved finishing as key to the win. “We controlled it in the first half even though we weren’t clinical. We were clinical in the second half and controlled the game,” he remarked.

Elsewhere, Sevilla claimed a narrow 1-0 victory against Deportivo, moving level on points with Atletico in fourth place. The Levante–Athletic Bilbao fixture was postponed due to heavy rain and a waterlogged pitch in Valencia, with no rescheduling details yet announced.