Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano: Yamal and Raphinha hit braces to send Blaugrana above Real Madrid

Barcelona have been an unstoppable attacking force this season, beating Rayo Vallecano on goal difference to return to LALIGA's summit on goal difference.

Raphinha and Lamine Yamal spearheaded the charge, scoring a brace each as Hansi Flick's Barcelona pummelled their Madrid-based opponents 5-2.

The visitors shook the home crowd early on, taking a surprise lead in the 12th minute when Jozhua Vertrouwd released Álvaro García down the left flank, allowing the winger to cut the ball back for Sergio Camello to finish cleanly. 

However, Barcelona's response was swift and ruthless, as they struck twice in a blistering three-minute window. 

First, Raphinha capped off a flowing team move in the 19th minute to level the score. Just two minutes later, Lamine Yamal turned the game completely on its head by bending a brilliant effort into the top corner following a superb piece of individual skill. 

While Jules Koundé had a potential third goal ruled out for offside before the break, the hosts extended their advantage to 3-1 in the 51st minute when an Anthony Gordon cross forced Florian Lejeune into scoring an unfortunate own goal.