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Raphinha eclipses Messi record in historic La Liga start

Raphinha has matched Lionel Messi’s remarkable goalscoring feat after reaching 15 goals in his opening 11 La Liga appearances of the 2026/27 season.

The Barcelona forward achieved the milestone with a brace in the 6-1 victory over Deportivo Alaves, continuing an impressive start to the campaign.

His tally places him alongside Messi’s 2012/13 record of 15 goals at the same stage, while surpassing the Argentine’s 14-goal return in the opening 11 matches of the 2011/12 season.

ALSO READ: Barcelona thrash Alaves 6-1 to return to top of La Liga

Only Cristiano Ronaldo has managed a better return, having scored 18 goals in his opening 11 league appearances during the 2014/15 campaign.

Boluwatife Ajayi

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