Barcelona responds to Real Madrid and also adds three out of three at the start of LaLiga after beating Rayo Vallecano.
Barcelona accepted and absorbed a blow from Rayo Vallecano to react based on their good football, turn the score around and take the victory 5-2 in Matchday 3 of LaLiga .
Once again Raphinha confirmed that, if injuries don't affect him, he is a footballer who can play and perform in any area of the field, which is why he scored the 1-1 after a great individual action and an even better finish.
Barça turned it around in a matter of two minutes (19' and 21') with two great goals, the 2-1 by Lamine Yamal who debuted in the season with a rocket that he placed in the corner.
In the second half, both Raphinha and Yamal scored braces, and Gordon caused an own goal, making it 5-2 against Rayo, who came within one goal of tying thanks to Camello's brace.
Raphinha celebrates against Rayo. Getty Images Key points of Barcelona vs Rayo 1. Style wins. Barcelona fell behind for the first time in LaLiga and took things calmly, absorbed the setback and recovered based on their style and patience.
Neither in adversity nor with an advantage did the team lose their composure and remain steadfast, searching for ways to score. That's how they thrashed Rayo.
2. Raphinha functions as a '9'. Amidst the Julián Álvarez saga and the concern over the departures of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres, the Brazilian continues to demonstrate that he is a complete player who can move across the entire front line, and he is also sharp in front of goal.
3. Hierarchy prevails. The Vallecas team put up a fight at times and showed courage, but the quality and hierarchy of Barça, with its decisive players and above all a well-defined philosophy, ultimately prevailed.
The Brazilian responded as a '9' and added another brace to put himself at the top of the LaLiga scoring charts, but beyond the goals, his presence and drive were once again fundamental.
Special mention goes to Anthony Gordon, who made a great impact on the Barcelona team. He provided another assist, forced an own goal, and was crucial with his speed and ability to unbalance defenses.
The Frenchman showed why he had not been considered by Hansi Flick in previous matches and that his role this season, if he stays, will be secondary.
Exposed in Rayo's first goal with a shin and mistimed marking, and in general with a poor performance both in defense and attack.
Barcelona vs Rayo lineups Barcelona: Joan García, Koundé, Pau Cubarsí, Christensen, Xavi Espart, Marc Bernal, Pedri, Dani Olmo, Lamine Yamal, Anthony Gordon and Raphinha.
Rayo Vallecano: Cárdenas, Ciss, Unai López, Camello, Álvaro, De Frutos, Balliu, Óscar, Lejuene, Jozhua and Bouare.
What's next for Barcelona? Next Sunday, September 6, they visit Valencia in Matchday 4 of LaLiga, and on Wednesday the 9th they begin their Champions League journey at home hosting Feyenoord.
Check out Barcelona's schedule here.
What's next for Rayo?
Next Saturday, September 5th, they will host Racing de Santander in Matchday 4 of LaLiga
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