Barcelona continued their exceptional form in La Liga with a resounding 7-0 victory over Real Valladolid at the Estadio Olímpico de Montjuïc on Saturday. This win maintains their perfect start to the 2024-2025 season, with 12 points from four matches under new coach Hansi Flick.The match showcased Barcelona’s offensive prowess, with Brazilian forward Raphinha emerging as the standout performer. Raphinha scored his first hat-trick for Barcelona and provided two assists, demonstrating his importance to the team. Other goal scorers included Robert Lewandowski, Jules Koundé, Dani Olmo, and Ferran Torres.Barcelona’s dominance was evident in the statistics, with the team maintaining 70.5% possession and completing 91.6% of their 595 pass attempts. The team’s performance went beyond just scoring goals, showcasing their direct style of play and quick transitions.Coach Hansi Flick expressed his satisfaction with the team’s performance, saying, ‘Of course, when you win games, something special can grow’. He also praised the positive energy around the team and the support from fans. Raphinha echoed this sentiment, stating that the team’s dominant form is a statement of their intent and shows that Barcelona has the players it needs to be contenders.Meanwhile, Real Madrid faces increased pressure as they prepare to face Real Betis at the Santiago Bernabéu on Sunday. Currently sitting seven points behind Barcelona, Real Madrid needs a win to avoid falling further behind in the La Liga standings. Manager Carlo Ancelotti has identified a lack of balance and unity in the defensive phase as areas for improvement.As Barcelona heads into the international break in top form, and Real Madrid looks to bounce back, the early stages of the La Liga season are shaping up to be highly competitive and exciting for football fans.
Key points
- Barcelona secured a dominant 7-0 victory over Real Valladolid, maintaining their perfect start to the La Liga season.
- Raphinha scored his first hat-trick for Barcelona, showcasing the team’s offensive prowess.
- Real Madrid faces increased pressure to win against Real Betis to avoid falling further behind Barcelona in the standings.
Contradictions👾While most sources report Barcelona’s dominant performance positively, there is a slight discrepancy in the exact statistics of their possession and pass completion rates.
