Barcelona delivered a resounding performance against Valencia, securing a 6-0 victory in their La Liga clash held on Sunday. The match, played at the Estadi Johan Cruyff due to ongoing renovations at Camp Nou, saw goals from Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski, and Fermín López, each scoring twice.
Fermin López opened the scoring for Barcelona, finding the net in the 29th minute with a cultured, side-footed finish. Barcelona carried their momentum into the second half, with Raphinha extending their lead with a goal in the 53rd minute. López then added his second, further cementing Barcelona's advantage. Raphinha also scored his second goal in the 66th minute. Robert Lewandowski, who came off the bench, scored twice in the 76th and 86th minutes.
Barcelona dominated the match from the start, with Valencia struggling to create scoring opportunities. The win marks Barcelona's third in four matches this season, placing them close to the top of the league table.
Notably, Raphinha was initially benched for disciplinary reasons, reportedly arriving late to a training session. Despite this, he made a significant impact after being subbed into the game. Lewandowski, who has been recovering from an injury, also demonstrated his prowess with his two late goals.
Fermin López, the 22-year-old midfielder, has been a topic of interest recently, with reports of Chelsea's interest in acquiring him. However, López chose to stay with Barcelona, demonstrating his commitment to the club. After the game, Lopez told Movistar+ that it was a difficult game to start, but the team was on level and the score reflected it.
The victory is a significant boost for Barcelona ahead of their upcoming UEFA Champions League campaign, which starts with a match against Newcastle United. The team is also looking forward to returning to Camp Nou, with hopes of hosting Getafe there on September 21.
The goals were shared, with Lopez, Raphinha and Lewandowski each bagging a brace in the match at Estadi Johan Cruyff. The victory moved Barcelona to 10 points after 4 games in LaLiga.
