Barcelona Triumphs Over Valencia with a 6-0 Victory

Barcelona secured a resounding 6-0 victory against Valencia in LaLiga, extending their unbeaten streak to 11 consecutive matches against their Spanish rivals, dating back to January 2020.

Match Summary

The match marked the first official men’s first-team game at the Estadi Johan Cruyff for Barcelona, although they were missing young star Lamine Yamal due to an injury sustained during international duty. Hansi Flick also chose to bench Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski for the encounter.

Key Moments

• Early Opportunities: Marcus Rashford, included in the starting lineup, quickly made his presence felt, creating two early chances.
• Close Call for Barcelona: Ferran Torres, former Valencia player, nearly opened the scoring with a clever lob that struck the netting above the goal.
• Dominant Start: Barcelona launched seven shots in the first 15 minutes, while Valencia struggled to create chances, primarily resorting to long balls directed at Hugo Duro.
• Defensive Resilience: Valencia’s defense, spearheaded by Mouctar Diakhaby, proved to be a challenge for Barca despite the hosts controlling possession.

First Half

Just before the half-hour mark, a brilliant touch from Ferran allowed Fermin López to finish neatly from a tight angle, providing Barcelona with the breakthrough. Following this goal, Barcelona unleashed a more aggressive style of play. In stoppage time, Eric Garcia’s poor back pass almost allowed Valencia to equalize, but Pau Cubarsi was on hand to clear the danger.

Second Half

The second half saw Barcelona come out with renewed energy, nearly adding a second goal as Ferran struck the woodwork from a promising position. Rashford’s contributions in the final third finally paid off when he set up substitute Raphinha, who doubled Barcelona’s lead.

Fermin made it 3-0 with a powerful strike three minutes later, prompting Valencia to adopt a more defensive strategy. Raphinha scored again, making it a brace, while Barcelona’s dominance continued. Lewandowski, who came off the bench, scored Barcelona’s fifth from a Dani Olmo assist and then chipped in a sixth after breaking through the offside trap.

Match Stats

• Final Score: Barcelona 6, Valencia 0
• Barcelona’s League Record in 2025: 10 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss.
• Valencia’s Shot Count: Just two attempts during the entire match.

Player of the Match

Fermin López (Barcelona)

The dominant performance has left Barcelona fans optimistic as Hansi Flick’s side continues to shine at home. Meanwhile, Carlos Corberan will aim for a swift improvement from Valencia after their disappointing showing.

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