João Cancelo matches Dani Alves' goal record for Barcelona after strong performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 10:10 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
João Cancelo equaled a notable record by scoring two goals during Barcelona's match against Racing Santander on September 16, 2026. His performance contributed to a significant 7-2 victory at the Spotify Camp Nou. Cancelo's goals came from long-range strikes, making him the co-holder with Dani Alves for the most goals scored by a defender in his first 71 matches for Barcelona in the 21st century. This feat adds to Barcelona's successful start in LaLiga as they seek their sixth consecutive win.
- •Cancelo scored two goals against Racing Santander.
- •Barcelona secured a 7-2 victory at Spotify Camp Nou.
- •He equals Dani Alves' record for defender goals in first 71 matches.
- •Barcelona aims for a sixth straight win in LaLiga.
- 10:10 PMYahoo Sports — João Cancelo matches Dani Alves’ Barcelona benchmark
"Barcelona star João Cancelo on Wednesday equalled an iconic figure in the recent history books at the Spotify Camp Nou. This came owing to his exploits in the Blaugrana’s meeting with Racing Santa...
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