Barcelona has swept LaLiga's September awards, with Raphinha winning the Player of the Month prize for the second consecutive month. The Brazilian forward scored seven goals and provided two assists in four league matches, earning him the award ahead of Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappé and Atletico Madrid's Jonathan David. Raphinha's performances have been instrumental in Barcelona's perfect start to the season, with the team topping the LaLiga table. His award is his third LaLiga Player of the Month honour, with previous wins in August 2024 and August 2026.
Hansi Flick, Barcelona's coach, has been named Coach of the Month after guiding the team to four victories from four league matches in September. The German manager's tactics, including deploying Raphinha in a more central attacking role, have been credited with the team's success. Flick's award is his first Coach of the Month honour of the 2026/27 campaign, although he has previously won the league's overall Coach of the Year award in each of the previous two seasons. Barcelona's perfect run in September has kept them at the top of the table.
João Cancelo has added another individual honour to Barcelona's September haul after his strike against Racing Santander was named LaLiga's Goal of the Month. The Portuguese defender's powerful curling effort from outside the box marked his first start of the season and earned him the award ahead of other nominees. This is Cancelo's second LaLiga Goal of the Month award, with his previous win coming in September 2023 during his earlier spell with Barcelona.
Raphinha's individual brilliance has been matched by Barcelona's results under Flick, with the team scoring 19 goals across their four league matches in September, averaging 4.75 goals per game. The team's perfect run has strengthened their position at the top of the table, with Raphinha currently having 12 league goals and three assists. His performances have pushed him to the top of the LaLiga scoring charts, five goals clear of his nearest rivals.
The back-to-back awards for Raphinha underline the impact of Flick's decision to deploy him in a more central attacking role. The Brazilian winger has been converted into a centre-forward under the German coach and has responded with a prolific run of form. Raphinha's success has been a key factor in Barcelona's dominant start to the season, with the team winning every LaLiga match they have played so far.
Barcelona's September dominance has been reflected in their strong representation in the awards, with Raphinha, Flick, Cancelo, and Pau Cubarsí all shortlisted in different categories. The club's success has been built on a combination of individual brilliance and consistent results, with Flick's side maintaining their position at the top of the table. For Raphinha, the latest award further establishes him as one of the defining players of Barcelona's early-season campaign.
Barcelona's perfect September has given Flick and his players significant momentum, but the season will now enter another demanding phase. The club will have to maintain its form across a busy schedule as it continues its LaLiga campaign alongside its European commitments. For now, though, Barcelona have made a statement through both their results and individual performances, with Raphinha, Flick, and Cancelo leading the charge.
Key points
- Raphinha wins LaLiga Player of the Month for the second consecutive month.
- Hansi Flick named Coach of the Month after guiding Barcelona to four victories in September.
- João Cancelo wins LaLiga Goal of the Month for his strike against Racing Santander.
