Raphinha eases Barcelona to big win over Feyenoord in Champions League opener

Barcelona's Raphinha celebrates after scoring. Pic: AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti.

Raphinha let his goals do the talking after being omitted from the Ballon d’Or shortlist, striking twice as Barcelona eased to a 5-1 win over Feyenoord in the Champions League.

The Brazilian was a surprise omission from this week’s 30-strong list of candidates for the prestigious award but brushed any disappointment aside to continue his early season hot streak at a rain-soaked Nou Camp.

The forward finished brilliantly in the third minute and added a second just before the hour mark to down the Eredivisie side and take his personal tally to eight goals in six outings at the start of the 2026/27 campaign.

Summer signing Karim Adeyemi produced a stunning finish, Lamine Yamal stroked a free-kick through a gap in the Dutch wall and recent arrival Gabriel Jesus opened his account for the club just two minutes after stepping off the bench.

There was little to celebrate for Giovanni van Bronckhorst on his Barca return but Sem Steijn gave the visiting fans something to enjoy when he poked in at far post late on.