Raphinha scored a hat-trick as LaLiga leaders Barcelona ripped Racing Santander to shreds in a spectacular 7-2 triumph on Wednesday, while Atletico Madrid thrashed Osasuna 4-0 to build form and confidence ahead of Sunday’s derby clash against Real Madrid.
Levante’s match against Athletic Bilbao was postponed shortly before it was due to kick off because of heavy rain and a waterlogged pitch in Valencia.
On Tuesday, Real Madrid had pulled level with Barcelona after a 3-2 win at Elche, but the Catalans reestablished their three-point advantage with an avalanche of goals against Racing, 10th.
As well as Raphinha’s treble, Joao Cancelo, Gabriel Jesus, and Lamine Yamal also scored for the unstoppable Catalan giants, who have netted 33 goals in seven games across all competitions.
“For me the most important thing is that we are always focused, with every pass. It’s like conversation, a good conversation,” Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said.
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Atletico Madrid thrashed Osasuna to move third and claim their second straight victory.
Jonathan David, Lee Kang-in, Robin Le Normand, and Alex Baena’s goals helped Diego Simeone’s side cruise to a comfortable home win.
They were without injured striker Julian Alvarez but it did not matter after they secured a second straight win to cut the gap on top two.
Sevilla rose to fourth, level on 13 points with Atletico, with a 1-0 win at Deportivo La Coruna.
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