Defending champions Barcelona continued their flawless start to the La Liga season on Sunday, dismantling Valencia 5-0 to secure their fourth consecutive victory. The win keeps the Catalan side at the top of the table with 12 points, moving them three points clear of second-placed Real Madrid. In contrast, Valencia remains at the bottom of the standings with only one point from their opening four matches.
Barcelona dominated from the opening whistle, taking the lead within six minutes when Lamine Yamal lifted a shot over goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski from a difficult angle following a pass from Fermin Lopez. Fermin then doubled the lead in the 22nd minute, drilling a strike into the net from 18 yards out after receiving the ball from Anthony Gordon. The visitors’ attacking momentum continued throughout the match, with Rodri also coming close after striking the crossbar with a header.
Fermin remained central to the offensive effort, turning provider in the 50th minute by delivering a cross that Raphinha tapped in at the back post. Although Raphinha missed two additional opportunities created by Fermin, the team’s pressure eventually led to a fourth goal in the 79th minute, slotted home by Pedri. The match also marked the debut of Gabriel Jesus, who came off the bench following his transfer from Arsenal.
The scoring concluded with Lamine Yamal netting his second of the afternoon from close range, bringing Barcelona’s total goal tally to 17 in just four league matches. The visitors’ clinical performance ensured they remained in complete control of the contest, leaving the hosts with little opportunity to mount a response. The report also notes that before he turned provider again, fermin then drilled in a second from 18 yards on 22 minutes after being teed up by Anthony Gordon.
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