Barcelona 5-2 Rayo Vallecano: Raphinha and Lamine Yamal score twice

Barcelona made it three wins from three in La Liga with a 5-2 victory over Rayo Vallecano at Spotify Camp Nou, as Raphinha and Lamine Yamal each scored twice after the visitors had taken an early lead. FC Barcelona’s official match report confirmed the comeback and the club’s perfect start to the league season.

Sergio Camello struck twice for Rayo, first putting the visitors ahead in the 12th minute and later cutting the deficit to 3-2. Barcelona responded with goals from Raphinha and Yamal before half-time, a Florian Lejeune own goal after the restart, then another goal each from Raphinha and Yamal to close out the match. La Liga’s official match centre lists the final score, scorers and match chronology.

The short answer: Barcelona beat Rayo Vallecano 5-2. Raphinha scored in the 19th and 71st minutes, Lamine Yamal in the 21st and 90th, while Florian Lejeune scored an own goal. Sergio Camello scored both Rayo goals. The win left Barcelona with nine points from their opening three La Liga matches.

Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano at a glance

Match detail	Confirmed information
Final score	Barcelona 5-2 Rayo Vallecano
Competition	La Liga 2026-27, Matchday 3
Venue	Spotify Camp Nou
Attendance	57,768
Barcelona scorers	Raphinha 19′, 71′; Lamine Yamal 21′, 90′; Lejeune 51′ own goal
Rayo scorer	Sergio Camello 12′, 59′
League position after match	Barcelona 1st on 9 points, ahead of Real Madrid on goal difference

How did Barcelona turn the match around?

Rayo Vallecano made the stronger start on the scoreboard. Álvaro García broke down the left and cut the ball back for Camello, who finished first time to make it 1-0 after 12 minutes. Barcelona answered quickly. Raphinha levelled seven minutes later after Xavi Espart found him in the area, then Yamal put Barcelona ahead two minutes after that with a left-footed strike from the right side of the box.

The turnaround was important because Rayo had threatened to make Barcelona chase the game. Instead, Hansi Flick’s side reached half-time 2-1 ahead and kept creating chances after the break.

Raphinha and Lamine Yamal provide the cutting edge

Raphinha and Yamal supplied four of Barcelona’s five goals. The Brazilian’s second, in the 71st minute, restored a two-goal cushion after Rayo had threatened another comeback. Yamal then scored again in the 90th minute to complete the 5-2 result.

BBC Sport noted that Raphinha became the first player to score five goals in the opening three La Liga matches of a season since Lionel Messi did so for Barcelona in 2017. The same report said Yamal’s late goal was his 51st for Barcelona and made him the youngest player in Europe’s top five leagues to pass 50 club goals since at least 2014-15. BBC’s match report, syndicated on Yahoo Sports, carries those milestones.

Anthony Gordon makes another impact

Anthony Gordon did not score, but he was involved in two important second-half moments. His cross was turned into the net by Lejeune for Barcelona’s third goal, and his backheel later set up Raphinha for the 4-2 finish. Barcelona’s official report described Gordon as playing a crucial role in the win.

That support mattered because Rayo kept enough attacking threat to make the match uncomfortable. Gordon’s direct running and final ball helped Barcelona regain control whenever the visitors threatened to close the gap.

Rayo made Barcelona work for the win

The 5-2 scoreline does not mean Rayo were passive. Camello scored twice and, at 3-2, had another chance that Pau Cubarsí cleared close to goal. That passage of play was the closest Rayo came to forcing a second equaliser.

Barcelona eventually pulled away, but the two goals conceded gave Flick material to review. The team has now scored 12 goals in three league matches, yet Rayo showed that Barcelona can still be exposed when the first line of pressure is beaten or when set pieces create mismatches.

What does the result mean for the La Liga table?

Barcelona moved to nine points from three matches and remained level with Real Madrid, with Barcelona ahead on goal difference. Barcelona’s official standings page showed the club first with 12 goals scored and two conceded after Matchday 3.

The perfect start has included a 5-0 win at Elche, a 2-0 home win over Athletic Club and this 5-2 victory against Rayo. It gives Barcelona early momentum, although three matches are still too small a sample to draw firm conclusions about the title race.

What comes next for Barcelona?

Barcelona’s next league match is away to Valencia on September 6, followed by a Champions League home match against Feyenoord on September 9. La Liga’s official Barcelona schedule lists the upcoming domestic fixtures.

For now, the headline from Matchday 3 is simple: Barcelona were tested, responded quickly, and finished with another high-scoring win as Raphinha and Yamal continued their strong start to the season.