Barcelona secured just their second win in nine La Liga games in a 7-1 mauling of Valencia on Sunday night.
The Blaugrana, who looked to banish the ghosts of their disappointing draw away to Getafe last time out, began like a house on fire when Frenkie de Jong dispatched Lamine Yamal's delightful pass in the third minute.
Ex-Valencia forward Ferran Torres then instinctively fired in Alejandro Balde's teasing cross five minutes later and Raphinha put the game beyond doubt in the 14th minute when he rounded Giorgi Mamardashvili from Lopez's stunning first-time pass
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Barcelona player ratings vs Valencia: Magnificent seven for Barca! Lamine Yamal sparkles and Fermin Lopez impresses as Hansi Flick's side run riot and VAR spares Wojciech Szczęsny's blushes
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Barcelona's youth stars were in irresistible form as they routed Valencia but their veteran goalkeeper is a cause for concern
Barcelona secured just their second win in nine La Liga games in a 7-1 mauling of Valencia on Sunday night.
The Blaugrana, who looked to banish the ghosts of their disappointing draw away to Getafe last time out, began like a house on fire when Frenkie de Jong dispatched Lamine Yamal's delightful pass in the third minute.
Ex-Valencia forward Ferran Torres then instinctively fired in Alejandro Balde's teasing cross five minutes later and Raphinha put the game beyond doubt in the 14th minute when he rounded Giorgi Mamardashvili from Lopez's stunning first-time pass.
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The sparkling Lopez bagged his first goal of the season when he beat the offside trap and then cushioned a confident finish past the helpless Valencia keeper. The 21-year-old rounded off a remarkable opening 45 when he confidently rebounded in Raphinha's effort that struck the bar.
The home team took their foot off the gas in the early stages of the second half and Valencia capitalised when Hugo Duro grabbed a consolation effort just before the hour mark.
That awoke Barca from their second-half slumber as substitute Robert Lewandowski restored their five-goal cushion with a superb shot and then Valencia's wretched night continued when Cesar Tarrega turned the ball into his own net 15 minutes from time.
The result meant Barca, who were at their brilliant best but the away side were poor, closed to within seven points of league leaders Real Madrid.
GOAL rates Barcelona's players from the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys...
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Richie Mills
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Barcelona player ratings vs Valencia: Magnificent seven for Barca! Lamine Yamal sparkles and Fermin Lopez impresses as Hansi Flick's side run riot and VAR spares Wojciech Szczęsny's blushes
L. Yamal
F. Lopez
Barcelona
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Barcelona vs Valencia
LaLiga
W. Szczesny
Barcelona's youth stars were in irresistible form as they routed Valencia but their veteran goalkeeper is a cause for concern
Barcelona secured just their second win in nine La Liga games in a 7-1 mauling of Valencia on Sunday night.
The Blaugrana, who looked to banish the ghosts of their disappointing draw away to Getafe last time out, began like a house on fire when Frenkie de Jong dispatched Lamine Yamal's delightful pass in the third minute.
Ex-Valencia forward Ferran Torres then instinctively fired in Alejandro Balde's teasing cross five minutes later and Raphinha put the game beyond doubt in the 14th minute when he rounded Giorgi Mamardashvili from Lopez's stunning first-time pass.
Article continues below
The sparkling Lopez bagged his first goal of the season when he beat the offside trap and then cushioned a confident finish past the helpless Valencia keeper. The 21-year-old rounded off a remarkable opening 45 when he confidently rebounded in Raphinha's effort that struck the bar.
The home team took their foot off the gas in the early stages of the second half and Valencia capitalised when Hugo Duro grabbed a consolation effort just before the hour mark.
That awoke Barca from their second-half slumber as substitute Robert Lewandowski restored their five-goal cushion with a superb shot and then Valencia's wretched night continued when Cesar Tarrega turned the ball into his own net 15 minutes from time.
The result meant Barca, who were at their brilliant best but the away side were poor, closed to within seven points of league leaders Real Madrid.
GOAL rates Barcelona's players from the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys...
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Wojciech Szczesny (5/10):
Was once again preferred to Inaki Pena but did not look convincing. Looked like the 34-year-old gave away a second penalty in as many games but was saved by VAR. Questions will be asked of the Pole again if he continues to play like this.
Jules Kounde (7/10):
Had a very comfortable night but did not get forward as much as he has in recent games.
Pau Cubarsi (7/10):
The 18-year-old was competent at the back and largely snuffed out the trouble that came his way.
Eric Garcia (7/10):
After being convinced to stay at Barca by manager Flick, the 24-year-old is proving his worth at the back.
Alejandro Balde (8/10):
Loves to get forward and is very good at it. Bagged a lovely assist and adds a lot in attack
