Barcelona maintained their perfect start to the 2026-27 season with a 5-2 victory over Rayo Vallecano at Camp Nou on Monday. The La Liga champions secured their third consecutive win under coach Hansi Flick, propelled by braces from teenage sensation Lamine Yamal and winger Raphinha.

Rayo Vallecano opened the scoring when Alvaro Garcia outpaced Jules Kounde down the left flank and delivered a cross for Sergio Camello, who calmly finished into the top corner. Despite falling behind early, Barcelona responded swiftly, with Raphinha and Yamal scoring quick goals to overturn the deficit. Raphinha’s finish was particularly notable, as the Brazilian winger showcased deft footwork to bypass defender Pathe Ciss before slotting the ball home.

The 19-year-old Yamal, who secured his second goal of the match in the second half, marked an important milestone by reaching 50 goals for the club. He achieved this feat at a younger age than club legend Lionel Messi, highlighting his growing influence on the team’s attack.

Rayo’s Camello notched a second goal to close the gap, but Barcelona’s dominance ensured the visitors could not mount a comeback. Flick praised his side’s first-half performance but acknowledged some defensive lapses after establishing a 3-1 lead. "When you are 3-1 ahead especially at home, you have to control the game much better," Flick said. "We have the quality to control it, to have more ball possession. The mentality of our team and some players is always wanting to attack."

Barcelona’s attacking display came amid the backdrop of transfer market activity, with Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus watching from the stands. Jesus is reportedly close to joining Barcelona before the transfer window closes on Tuesday, suggesting heightened competition for attacking positions alongside Raphinha and other forwards.

Overall, Barcelona’s offensive firepower and youthful talent have delivered a strong start to the season, signaling ambitions to defend their domestic title successfully. Rayo Vallecano’s resilience was evident, but they were ultimately outmatched at Camp Nou.