Barcelona thrash Elche 5-0 as Raphinha stars in first game as captain

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FC Barcelona opened its quest for a third consecutive La Liga title with a 5-0 win at Elche on Sunday. New captain Raphinha starred with two goals and an assist. Raphinha scored from a 14th-minute penalty and added a 67th-minute strike, also setting up German recruit Karim Adeyemi. Fermin Lopez scored twice, while substitute Anthony Gordon provided two assists in four minutes. The win was marred by Gavi's early exit with a right knee issue, having undergone two prior operations. Barcelona sits fourth with three points from one game.


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