Barcelona made light work of Valencia, cruising to a ruthless 6-0 win at the Johan Cruyff Stadium in the fourth round of La Liga. It was one of those games that felt like a statement: Hansi Flick’s side stepped onto the field determined to show power, talent, and intensity. Brazilian forward Raphinha, who’d been benched at the start after showing up late to training, came on at halftime and stole the spotlight with two goals. Fermín López and Robert Lewandowski also scored twice each, wrapping up the rout. And truth be told, the lopsided scoreline still doesn’t fully capture the dominance, it could’ve been even worse for Valencia.
The numbers behind the demolition
The first half was basically attack versus defense. Barça had 74% possession, fired 11 shots, and didn’t allow Valencia a single attempt on goal. The technical gap was overwhelming. Even so, the scoreboard only read 1-0 at the break, with Fermín López finishing coolly after a perfect setup from Ferran Torres. It was a sweet moment for Ferran, who had missed a sitter minutes earlier but made amends with a classy assist.
When the second half began, Barcelona killed off any hope Valencia had in the space of ten minutes. Raphinha, fresh from the bench, pounced on a mix-up between Copete and goalkeeper Agirrezabala to double the lead. Soon after, Fermín unleashed a rocket from distance to make it three. The stadium was already buzzing when Raphinha struck again: a gorgeous long ball from Fermín, a sharp first touch, and a thunderous finish that left Agirrezabala rooted to the spot. The Brazilian, who started the match under the shadow of punishment, walked off as one of the heroes. The irony was clear — the player disciplined became the face of the celebration.
From that point on, it turned into a show. Barça’s players looked like they were lining up to score. Lewandowski, frustrated by an awkward drought and still chasing his first goal of the season, finally broke through. And he did it in style: a rocket into the top corner, clipping the underside of the crossbar, the perfect way to celebrate his 150th appearance for the club. Just before the final whistle, the Polish striker bagged his second, this time confirmed by VAR after an initial offside call. That goal carried extra meaning: the assist came from Marc Bernal, the 18-year-old who returned to competitive action after 383 days sidelined by a brutal double injury. The stadium erupted, fans rose to their feet, and teammates rushed to embrace him in one of the night’s most emotional scenes.
What the rout says about Barça
Thrashing Valencia may not be the ultimate measuring stick, but a 6-0 win still reveals plenty. Flick’s team played with intensity, pressed high, and leaned on the individual brilliance of its young core. Fermín delivered a statement performance, Raphinha turned punishment into motivation, and Lewandowski lifted the weight off his shoulders with a veteran’s hunger.
For Barcelona, it wasn’t just about the points. It was about showing authority, discovering new sparks, and proving that when this squad is focused, it has more than enough firepower to overwhelm anyone in La Liga.