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Just a couple of weeks into the 2026\/27 La Liga<\/a> season, FC Barcelona<\/a> have started on a strong note, winning three in three matches.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The Blaugrana<\/em> have been scoring goals for fun and have also kept two clean sheets in three of their matches. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n As such, they are currently occupying the top of the league table, ahead of bitter rivals Real Madrid, who are second, behind on goal difference.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n As a consequence of their blistering start to the new season, as many as three members of the Barcelona<\/a> dressing room have been nominated for the La Liga<\/a> monthly awards for August.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Indeed, manager Hansi Flick is in the running for the Coach of the Month honour, after having led the team to three impressive victories in the new season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n However, the German tactician will be against new Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho, who also three wins so far, as well as Alaves head coach Quique Sanchez Flores, with his team currently fourth after two wins and one draw so far.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Meanwhile, superstar forward Raphinha<\/a> is in the running for the La Liga<\/a> Player of the Month for August after making a red-hot start to the campaign.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The Brazilian international, appointed the first captain this season and deployed in a central role, has already scored five goals in three games, including two braces. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n So, his nomination for the August Player of the Month award is least bit surprising. However, Raphinha<\/a> will face competition from Jude Bellingham, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Alex Baena, and Nahuel Tanaglia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n