Barcelona unleashed an unstoppable offensive display, scoring six goals to thoroughly defeat Valencia in a thrilling Spanish league match. The standout trio of Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski, and Fermín López each contributed two goals to the stunning victory.
This impressive match took place at the team’s training facility, the Estadi Johan Cruyff, a temporary measure as the Catalan club awaits the necessary permits to reopen their iconic, newly renovated Camp Nou stadium. The new Camp Nou is expected to boast a capacity of nearly 100,000 fans, but for now, the 6,000-seat training ground served as the stage for this high-scoring affair.
Despite the absence of the injured young talent Lamine Yamal, Barcelona’s formidable squad secured their third win in four matches to kick off the season. This triumph brings them within two points of early league leaders Real Madrid, who had previously secured a 2-1 victory over Real Sociedad.
The Estadi Johan Cruyff, usually home to Barcelona’s women’s team and its men’s reserve and youth squads, witnessed a dominant performance from the first whistle.
Barcelona’s Unyielding Control
From the outset, Barcelona exerted complete control over Valencia. Fermín López opened the scoring in the 29th minute and added his second in the 56th. Raphinha then joined the goalfest, scoring in the 53rd and 66th minutes, followed by Robert Lewandowski, who marked his 150th appearance for Barcelona with goals in the 76th and 86th minutes.
Both Raphinha and Lewandowski, surprisingly, began the game on the bench. While unconfirmed Spanish media reports suggested Raphinha’s late arrival on Sunday (September 14, 2025) might have been a factor, Barcelona coach Hansi Flick stated it was a technical decision, especially considering Raphinha’s recent international duty with Brazil. Lewandowski, a prolific scorer, had not yet found the back of the net in this league season before this game, making his brace even more significant.
Reflecting on the team’s performance, Barcelona midfielder Marc Casadó remarked, “We were in control from the start. We knew exactly what we needed to do to secure the victory. We executed our game plan, and the scoring chances, followed by the goals, naturally came.”
Valencia, languishing near the bottom of the standings with two losses, struggled to create opportunities, managing only two attempts with just one on target. This result extends Barcelona’s impressive scoring record against Valencia, having now outscored them 18-1 in their last three encounters.
Other La Liga Highlights
In other league action, Real Betis staged a comeback to draw 2-2 against Levante, who had initially established a two-goal lead within the first ten minutes. Osasuna secured their second win of the season with a solid 2-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano. Meanwhile, Celta Vigo managed a 1-1 home draw against Girona, thanks to a crucial stoppage-time penalty expertly converted by Borja Iglesias.