Desk Report:
Barcelona had to wait until the 29th minute to get their first goal against Valencia. Then Barca went on a rampage. The Catalans scored 6 goals in quick succession against Valencia. Barca made history on the night of the flood of goals.
Permission to play at the newly built Camp Nou has not yet been granted. Barcelona had to play at the Johan Cruyff Stadium, which has a capacity of 6,000 spectators. Although the field was small, it did not affect Barca’s performance. Barca won against Valencia by a huge margin of 6-0 goals. Robert Lewandowski, Rafinha, and Firmin Lopez—these three footballers scored double goals. Of which Rafinha and Lewandowski scored double goals as substitutes. This is the first time in the 21st century that two substitute footballers have scored double goals in a match. This is the first time in the history of Barcelona that two substitute footballers have scored double goals in a match. Not only in the century, but for the first time in the history of La Liga, two footballers scored a brace in a match.
Lamine Yamal could not play against Valencia last night due to injury. Barcelona were unable to create a goal opportunity despite playing with strength at the beginning of the first half. Ferran Torres, Marcus Rashford wasted multiple chances. Barca got the first goal of the match with Lopez’s goal in the 29th minute. Torres assisted him to score. Barca ended the first half with a 1-0 lead.
Barca coach Hansi Flick changed the players before the second half started. Rafinha came on in place of Rooney Bardghi in the 46th minute. Barca’s goal flood began from here. Rafinha scored from Rashford’s cross in the 53rd minute. Lopez scored his second goal with a long-range shot in the 56th minute.
Rafinha scored his second goal 10 minutes after Lopez. Rafinha received a pass from Lopez in the 56th minute and scored from close range. Then Lewandowski came on as a substitute for Torres in the 68th minute. Lewa scored with an assist from Dani Alom in the 76th minute. Barca, who were scoring after goal, scored their sixth goal in the 86th minute. Lewa scored his second goal with an assist from Marc Bernal.
With the 6-0 win, Barcelona is now second in the 2025-26 La Liga points table. Barca has 10 points from 4 matches. Real Madrid is at the top with a full 12 points. Getafe and Athletic Club Bilbao, who are in third and fourth, both have 9 points. Everyone in the fourth place on the points table has played four matches each.
