Raphinha hits hat trick as Barcelona routs Valladolid 7-0 to make it 4 from 4 under Flick
Barcelona's Raphinha celebrates scoring his side's 5th goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Valladolid at the Olympic stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Joan Monfort]
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Brazil forward Raphinha has scored a hat trick and set up another goal as Barcelona routed Valladolid 7-0 and remained perfect with four wins in as many games under new coach Hansi Flick. The early leader of the Spanish league rolled over newly promoted Valladolid at home. Robert Lewandowski, Dani Olmo, Jules Koundé and Ferran Torres also scored. Barcelona has 12 points to Real Madrid’s five. Madrid is in fifth place after drawing two of its first three matches. It hosts Real Betis on Sunday. Ángel Correa scored from a pass by Alexander Sorloth in injury time to give Atletico Madrid a 1-0 win at Athletic Bilbao.
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Barcelona's Raphinha celebrates scoring his side's 4th goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Valladolid at the Olympic stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
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