Barcelona Crush Racing Santander (7-2) and Continues Lead in Spanish League

Madrid, September 16 (KUNA) -- League leaders Barcelona secured a commanding 7-2 victory over visitors Racing Santander at the Spotify Camp Nou on Wednesday, in the sixth round of the competition. Barcelona led 4-1 at halftime, with Portuguese defender Joao Cancelo opening the scoring in the eighth minute. His Brazilian teammate Raphinha doubled the lead from a successful penalty in the 25th minute. In the 36th minute, Barcelona’s third goal came from an own goal by Racing striker Asier Villalibre, who inadvertently directed the ball into his own net. Raphinha added a fourth goal in the 42nd minute.

In the second half, Senegalese forward Maghnes Akliouche scored Racing’s first goal in the 30th minute of the half. Moroccan midfielder Yassine Bounou added Racing’s second in the 65th minute, but Barcelona responded with three more goals. Raphinha converted another penalty in the 67th minute to make it 5-2. Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus scored the sixth in the 79th minute, and Lamine Yamal sealed the victory with a seventh goal in the 89th minute.

With this result, Barcelona claimed three points, moving to 18 points at the top of the table, three clear of closest rival Real Madrid. Racing Santander remained on seven points, sitting 10th in the standings. (End) H.N.D./R.J.