Barcelona continued their perfect start to the 2024-2025 La Liga season with a resounding 7-0 victory over Real Valladolid at the Estadio Olímpico Lluís Companys on Saturday. This win, Barcelona’s fourth in as many matches under new coach Hansi Flick, solidifies their position at the top of the La Liga table with 12 points, now seven points clear of rivals Real Madrid.The match showcased Barcelona’s offensive prowess, with Brazilian forward Raphinha emerging as the standout performer. Raphinha scored a hat-trick (20′, 64′, 72′) and provided two assists, demonstrating his importance to the team. Robert Lewandowski continued his impressive form, scoring his fourth goal in as many games.Other goal scorers included Jules Koundé (45+2′), Dani Olmo (82′), and Ferran Torres (85′), highlighting the depth and quality of Barcelona’s squad. Notably, Olmo scored his first goal for Barcelona in his first start since joining the club.After the match, coach Hansi Flick expressed his satisfaction with the team’s performance, saying, ‘It was a great day. The team played with a lot of heart and passion’. Flick also praised the contributions of young players and new signings, emphasizing the team’s fluid gameplay and group cohesion.This victory marks Barcelona’s first win over Real Valladolid in 27 years and sets a strong tone for their campaign. Despite missing several key players, including Frenkie De Jong, Gavi, Andreas Christensen, and Ronaldo Araujo, Barcelona’s youth academy players shone in the game.The team will now head into the international break in a commanding position, with their next challenges including matches against Athletic Bilbao and Atlético de Madrid. As Raphinha stated after his impressive performance, ‘I’m happy to have contributed to the team’s success with my hat-trick’.
Key points
- Barcelona secured a dominant 7-0 victory over Real Valladolid, maintaining their perfect start to the La Liga season.
- Raphinha was the standout performer with a hat-trick and two assists.
- Barcelona now leads La Liga by seven points, with 12 points from four games.
- New coach Hansi Flick praised the team’s performance and the contributions of young players.
