Can Barcelona’s new frontline keep this fire burning? A 7‑2 demolition of Racing Santander highlighted Raphinha and Lamine Yamal’s partnership, pushing the club’s scoring duo beyond the heights reached by Messi and Fabregas fifteen years ago.
In just six league fixtures, the pair have tallied 16 goals together – Raphinha with nine, Yamal with seven – a pace that thrills any fan.
That total eclipses the 15‑goal mark set by Messi and Fabregas back in 2011‑12, a record that stood unchallenged for a decade and a half.
Only four Barça duos have ever reached 13 or more combined goals in the first six matches: Mariano Martin & Cesar (1943‑44, 14), Cesar & Basora (1948‑49, 13), Cesar & Marcos Aurelio (1950‑51, 13), and Messi & Fabregas (2011‑12, 15). Raphinha and Yamal now own the new high.
Raphinha celebrates a goal with Lamine Yamal against Racing Club de Santander. (Getty Image
Raphinha netted a hat‑trick – penalties in the 25th and 67th minutes and a clinical finish in the 42nd from Dani Olmo – while Yamal sealed the win in the 89th after a burst and pass from Karim Adeyemi, despite missing his own spot‑kick earlier.
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Barcelona’s historic start to the season
Wednesday’s rout was the latest chapter in a spectacular start for Barça, who remain unbeaten and seem to score in bunches with barely a sweat.
Across LaLiga and the Champions League, the club has compiled its highest‑scoring seven‑match stretch in 92 years, according to MisterChip.
| Competition | Rival | Result |
| LaLiga | at Elche | Won 5-0 |
| LaLiga | vs Athletic Club | Won 2-0 |
| LaLiga | vs Rayo Vallecano | Won 5-2 |
| LaLiga | at Valencia | Won 5-0 |
| Champions League | vs Feyenoord | Won 5-1 |
| LaLiga | at Levante | Won 4-2 |
| LaLiga | vs Racing Santander | Won 7-2 |