Barcelona vs Racing Santander delivered a high-scoring LaLiga thriller on September 16, 2026, as Barcelona defeated Racing Santander 7-2 at Spotify Camp Nou.
Raphinha was the standout performer, scoring a hat-trick that included two penalties. João Cancelo, Gabriel Jesus and Lamine Yamal also found the net, while Racing’s two goals came from Maguette Gueye and Yassir Zabiri.
The victory maintained Barcelona’s perfect start to the 2026-27 LaLiga season and gave Hansi Flick a club-record seventh consecutive competitive victory to begin the campaign.
Barcelona vs Racing Santander Result
Barcelona 7-2 Racing Santander
Competition: LaLiga 2026-27
Matchday: 6
Date: September 16, 2026
Venue: Spotify Camp Nou
Half-time: Barcelona 4-1 Racing Santander
Attendance: 50,568
Barcelona Goals
- João Cancelo – 8′
- Raphinha – 25′ penalty
- Raphinha – 42′
- Asier Villalibre – 36′ own goal
- Raphinha – 67′ penalty
- Gabriel Jesus – 79′
- Lamine Yamal – 89′
Racing Santander Goals
- Maguette Gueye – 30′
- Yassir Zabiri – 65′
Raphinha Scores Hat-Trick
Raphinha was the central figure in Barcelona’s attacking display.
The Brazilian winger scored three times, with two of his goals coming from the penalty spot. His first penalty arrived in the 25th minute, while he added another goal before half-time.
Raphinha completed his hat-trick in the 67th minute with another successful penalty, giving Barcelona a commanding 5-2 advantage before the final stages of the game.
His three-goal performance made him the headline player in a match where Barcelona produced another impressive attacking display.
João Cancelo Opens the Scoring
Barcelona needed only eight minutes to take the lead.
João Cancelo struck from distance, with his effort hitting the underside of the crossbar before going into the net. The early goal immediately put Racing Santander under pressure.
Cancelo was involved again later in the first half when a Barcelona attack resulted in an own goal credited to Racing defender Asier Villalibre.
Racing Santander Fight Back Twice
Despite Barcelona’s dominance, Racing Santander managed to score twice.
Maguette Gueye pulled one goal back in the 30th minute after Barcelona had established a two-goal advantage.
Racing scored again in the 65th minute through Yassir Zabiri, reducing the deficit to 4-2.
Barcelona responded quickly after each Racing goal, however, with Raphinha restoring the three-goal advantage from the penalty spot before Gabriel Jesus and Lamine Yamal added late goals.
Gabriel Jesus Scores His First Barcelona Goal
Gabriel Jesus added Barcelona’s sixth goal in the 79th minute.
The Brazilian received the ball from Lamine Yamal and produced a finish into the top corner. It was his first goal for Barcelona, adding another positive storyline to an already memorable night.
Lamine Yamal Completes the 7-2 Victory
Lamine Yamal completed the scoring in the 89th minute.
Karim Adeyemi created the opportunity during a fast break before Yamal finished from inside the box.
Yamal had earlier missed a penalty and hit the post, but he eventually got on the scoresheet to make it Barcelona 7-2 Racing Santander.
Barcelona’s Attacking Numbers
Barcelona’s attacking performance was reflected in the match statistics.
According to Sky Sports, Barcelona finished with approximately 69.3% possession, compared with 30.7% for Racing Santander. Barcelona also registered 30 shots, including nine on target, while Racing had five shots and three on target.
Barcelona also won 18 corners compared with zero for Racing Santander.
Barcelona’s Perfect Start Continues
The win moved Barcelona to 18 points from six LaLiga matches, maintaining a 100% league record.
Barcelona had scored 28 goals in six league games following the victory and sat three points clear of second-placed Real Madrid.
Across all competitions, the club’s opening run was even more notable. The Racing Santander victory represented Barcelona’s seventh consecutive competitive win at the beginning of the season.
According to Reuters, Hansi Flick became the first Barcelona manager to win the club’s opening seven competitive matches of a season.
Racing Santander’s Position
Racing Santander entered the match after earning seven points from their opening five league games.
After the 7-2 defeat, Racing remained on seven points from six matches and occupied 10th place in the LaLiga table.
The club’s next challenge will be a September 19 away match against Celta Vigo.
Barcelona vs Racing Santander Head-to-Head
Barcelona continued its strong historical record against Racing Santander.
Barcelona’s official match page lists 14 meetings since 2011, with Barcelona recording 12 wins and two draws. Racing Santander have not won any of those listed meetings.
The latest 7-2 result extended that unbeaten run.
Barcelona vs Racing Santander Match Highlights
The major highlights from the match included:
- João Cancelo’s long-range opener
- Raphinha’s hat-trick
- Two successful Raphinha penalties
- Racing Santander’s goals from Gueye and Zabiri
- Gabriel Jesus scoring his first Barcelona goal
- Lamine Yamal scoring late
- Barcelona reaching 18 points from six LaLiga games
- Hansi Flick extending Barcelona’s winning start to seven competitive matches
What Happened in Barcelona vs Racing Santander?
Barcelona dominated Racing Santander at Camp Nou and won 7-2.
The home side led 4-1 at half-time before Racing briefly reduced the deficit to 4-2. Raphinha then completed his hat-trick from the penalty spot, followed by goals from Gabriel Jesus and Lamine Yamal.
The final score gave Barcelona another three points and preserved their perfect LaLiga record.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the Barcelona vs Racing Santander score?
Barcelona defeated Racing Santander 7-2 in LaLiga on September 16, 2026.
Who scored a hat-trick for Barcelona?
Raphinha scored three goals for Barcelona, including two penalties.
Who scored for Racing Santander?
Maguette Gueye and Yassir Zabiri scored Racing Santander’s two goals.
Did Gabriel Jesus score for Barcelona?
Yes. Gabriel Jesus scored Barcelona’s sixth goal in the 79th minute.
Did Lamine Yamal score against Racing Santander?
Yes. Lamine Yamal scored Barcelona’s seventh goal in the 89th minute.
Where was Barcelona vs Racing Santander played?
The match was played at Spotify Camp Nou in Barcelona. The attendance was listed as 50,568.
What was the half-time score?
Barcelona led 4-1 at half-time.
