Valencia vs Barcelona: Barcelona secured a big 5-0 victory over Valencia. Barcelona sent the ball into Valencia’s net a total of five times in the match. In the end, the score of the match was Valencia 0-5 Barcelona. Lamine Yamal scored two goals. In addition, Fermin Lopez, Raphinha and Pedri scored one goal each.
Start of the match (Valencia vs Barcelona)
Barcelona took control of the ball from the beginning of the match. Although Valencia tried to attack a few times, Barcelona quickly organized their attack.
4 minutes
Valencia came forward well for the first time. Danjuma was sent forward after intercepting a pass from Barcelona in the middle of the field. However, Barcelona’s goalkeeper quickly came forward and dealt with the danger.
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6 minutes — Barcelona’s first goal
Barcelona scored a goal in just six minutes of the match. Fermin Lopez extended a great ball from the right. Lamine Yamal took control of the ball, beat the goalkeeper and calmly found the back of the net.
Valencia 0-1 Barcelona
9 minutes — Yamal’s goal disallowed
A short while later, Yamal scored again. He entered from the right side from a pass from Fermin and sent the ball into the net. However, the goal was disallowed due to offside after a VAR check.
12 minutes
During this period, Barcelona took control of the match quite well. They were also ahead in possession and kept Valencia in their own half.
17 minutes
Valencia had a chance to pull one back. Ugrinich entered the box and tried to take a shot. However, his shot went just wide of the post.
22 minutes — Fermin’s goal
Barcelona doubled the lead in the 22nd minute. After Yamal’s attack, Anthony Gordon passed the ball to Fermin Lopez. Fermin sent the ball into the net with a low shot.
Valencia 0-2 Barcelona
24 minutes
Yamal has another chance to score. His curling shot from outside the box is brilliantly saved by Valencia goalkeeper Dmitrievsky.
26 minutes
Barcelona defender Eric Garcia is in trouble after a collision with teammate Rodri. He is then taken off the field.
29 minutes — Substitution
Jules Koundé comes on for Eric Garcia.
33 minutes
Valencia once again create an attack in Barcelona’s box. Danjuma tries to take the ball with a shot. However, Barcelona’s defense handles it. Later, VAR checks the situation, but no penalty is awarded.
36 minutes
Fermin Lopez has another chance to score. He shoots past two defenders. However, Dmitrievsky ducks and blocks the ball. Later, the offside signal is given.
39 minutes
Yamal and Fermin attack together again. Yamal takes a pass from Fermin and shoots. But the ball goes just wide of the post.
40 minutes
Fermin Lopez gets close to the goal himself. He cuts past several players and His low shot hits the post.
43 minutes
Rodri is setting up Barcelona’s attack in midfield. Barcelona keep the pressure on Valencia with passing.
45+3 minutes
Barcelona’s young defender Pau Cubarsà is shown a yellow card.
45+4 minutes
Valencia attack. Danjuma takes a low shot from the left side of the box. The Barcelona goalkeeper saves it.
45+7 minutes — First half ends
The first half ends with Valencia 0-2 Barcelona. Barcelona led by two goals in the first 45 minutes.
Second Half (Valencia vs Barcelona)
46 minutes
The second half begins. Barcelona go on the attack again with a two-goal lead.
47 minutes
Rodri is shown a yellow card for a foul in midfield.
48 minutes
Yamal quickly moves from midfield to the Valencia box. He then passes the ball to Gordon. Gordon’s shot goes just wide of the post.
50 minutes — Raphinha’s goal
Barcelona scored their third goal in the 50th minute. Rodri takes possession of the ball and starts the attack. Then Fermin Lopez quickly runs forward, receives the ball from Yamal’s pass and passes it to Raphinha. Raphinha shoots from close range.
Valencia 0-3 Barcelona
After this goal, it becomes even harder for Valencia to get back into the match.
53 minutes
Fermin passes the ball to Raphinha again. Raphinha’s shot is blocked by Valencia defenders.
54 minutes
Valencia and Barcelona both make changes. Jose Gaya and Cesar Tarrega come on for Valencia. Harvey Elliott also comes on for Barcelona.
57 minutes
Rodri heads a corner kick. His header hits the crossbar. Gordon also takes a shot after the same attack, but it goes towards the goalkeeper.
59 minutes
Elliott moves forward and plays a good pass. Valencia try to create an attack, but the opportunity is wasted due to a mistake in the last pass.
62 minutes — Multiple changes
Barcelona make several changes at once. Marc Bernal replaces Rodri, Andreas Christensen replaces Kuberci, and Karim Adeyemi replaces Gordon.
Valencia also make a few changes.
65 minutes
Fermin Lopez is shown a yellow card for a tactical foul.
66 minutes
Fermin creates another goal-scoring opportunity. His shot from the right side of the box goes just wide of the post.
72 minutes
Yamal tries to enter the box from the right side. Gayà manages to block him.
75 minutes
Dani Olmo comes on for Fermin Lopez. Barcelona make a few more changes for the rest of the match.
79 minutes — Pedri’s goal
Barcelona score their fourth goal in the 79th minute. Pedri enters the box after a one-two with Dani Olmo before finishing with his right foot. He then shoots with a perfect right-footed shot past the Valencia goalkeeper.
Valencia 0-4 Barcelona
81 minutes
Gabriel Jesus came on for Barcelona, making his debut for the team.
84 minutes — Yamal’s second goal
Lamine Yamal scored the fifth goal of the match in the 84th minute. Dani Olmo extended a beautiful ball towards the box. Yamal took advantage of the opportunity and sent the ball into the net.
This was Yamal’s second goal of the match.
Valencia 0-5 Barcelona
87 minutes
Valencia created a goal opportunity through an attack. Elliot extended a beautiful ball towards Gaya. Gaya controlled it and tried to take a shot, but Barcelona’s defense and goalkeeper managed the situation.
90 minutes
Barcelona maintained a five-goal lead towards the end of the match. There was no chance for Valencia to come back into the match.
90+3 minutes
Valencia could not create any big chances even in extra time.
90+6 minutes — Match End
The match ended with the referee’s final whistle. Valencia 0-5 Barcelona. Barcelona won by five goals, while Valencia failed to score.
Goals of the match
6 minutes: Lamine Yamal — Valencia vs Barcelona — 1-0
22 minutes: Fermin Lopez — Valencia vs Barcelona — 2-0
50 minutes: Raphinha — Valencia vs Barcelona — 3-0
79 minutes: Pedri — Valencia vs Barcelona — 4-0
84 minutes: Lamine Yamal — Valencia vs Barcelona — 5-0
Final score
Valencia 0-5 FC Barcelona
Lamine Yamal was one of the main players of the match with two goals. Fermin Lopez, Raphinha and Pedri scored one goal each. Barcelona scored two goals in the first half and then scored three more goals in the second half to secure a big win.
