Yamal and Fermín Lead Barcelona Past Valencia 5-0

An early exchange, then Yamal strikes

Valencia created an opening in the second minute when Ugrinic intercepted in midfield and Otorbi sent Arnaut Danjuma behind Barcelona’s defense. The Barcelona goalkeeper came out and cleared with his feet. Four minutes later, Lamine Yamal put Barcelona ahead from a Fermín López pass.

Yamal had another early goal ruled out for offside. Fermín then doubled Barcelona’s lead, finishing an Anthony Gordon cutback. With Barcelona two ahead, Valencia goalkeeper Dimitrievski stopped a Yamal shot that could have made it three.

Chances at both ends before halftime

Joan Garcia twice saved in one-on-one situations against Danjuma. Dimitrievski also denied Fermín with his foot, and Fermín struck the post before the break. Danjuma threatened again in first-half stoppage time, but Valencia went into halftime without a goal.

Raphinha adds a third after the break

Early in the second half, Yamal carried the ball forward and released Gordon, whose shot went wide. Raphinha then converted a low cross from Fermín to extend Barcelona’s lead. Valencia responded with three substitutions: Tárrega, Gayà and Harvey Elliott replaced Maffeo, Jesús Vázquez and Pepelu.

Rodri headed against the crossbar. Around the 66th minute, Yamal and Fermín combined again, but Raphinha could not reach Fermín’s cross. Valencia continued to use Otorbi before Hugo Duro replaced him.

Pedri and Yamal complete the scoring

Pedri scored in the 79th minute after combining with Dani Olmo. Five minutes later, Olmo supplied Yamal for Barcelona’s fifth. Valencia did not score, and Barcelona finished with a 5-0 win.