Barcelona defeats Rayo Vallecano 5-2 in LaLiga match

Barcelona secured a 5-2 victory against Rayo Vallecano on Monday, August 31, at Camp Nou. Raphinha and Lamine Yamal each scored twice for the home side, while an own goal from Lejeune added to the total. Rayo Vallecano initially opened the scoring through Sergio Camello in the 12th minute and later narrowed the deficit in the second half, but the host side maintained control to move to nine points from three matches. Barcelona currently leads the LaLiga standings on goal difference over Real Madrid. Gabriel Jesus attended the match as a spectator following his recent signing with the Catalan club. Barcelona is scheduled to travel to face Valencia at Mestalla on Sunday, September 6. Rayo Vallecano remains with one point in 16th place and will host Racing Santander on Saturday, September 5.

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