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Barcelona forward Raphinha has made La Liga history by scoring 13 goals in the first nine matches of the 2026/2027 Spanish league season. According to statistics portal Opta Sport, which posted the figures on X, this is the second-highest tally at this stage in the 21st century.
Argentina’s Lionel Messi scored as many goals in the first nine games of the 2012/2013 season. Cristiano Ronaldo holds the 21st-century record at this stage, scoring 17 goals for Real Madrid in the 2014/2015 season.
Raphinha scored his 13th goal of the season against Real Madrid in the 10th round of La Liga. Real Madrid won the match 2-1 on October 25. Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring in the 41st minute, Raphinha equalised in the 61st, and Mbappe scored the winner in the 87th minute.
