Braces from Raphinha, Fermín, and Lewandowski Secure Huge Barcelona Win

Robert Lewandowski, Fermín López and Raphinha Dias Belloli scored a brace each as Barcelona demolished Valencia 6-0 at the Estadi Johan Cruyff in LaLiga match-day 4, Softfootball reports.

Raphinha was benched by Barcelona manager, Hansi Flick despite Lamine Yamal not involved in the match due to injury. The Brazilian was disciplined because he arrived late for training and Flick has picked Marcus Rashford as winger for the game.

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Barcelona celebrated the win with a post via their official X handle.

Interestingly, Barcelona scored just one goal in the first half through Fermín. The academy product who helped the Spanish U-23 squad to win the last Olympics men’s football event received a sumptuous pass from former Manchester City forward, Ferran Torress and slotted pass the goalkeeper. The goal drew applauds from newly appointed assistant Coach Thiago Alcântara.

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The second half was different as Raphinha came on at half-time and made an immediate impact as he tapped home from close range to make it 2-0 for the Blaugranes. It went from good to better for the home side as Fermín got his second goal of the encounter. He collected a pass from midfield and slammed in a shot with his weaker left foot from about 25 metres to make it 3-0.

Raphinha added a fourth goal with a sweet half volley. Poland striker, Robert Lewandowski came on and wasted no time to make an impact, scoring the fifth goal before adding a sublime sixth goal for the night as he lobbed the goalkeeper. The goal was initially checked for offside but VAR confirmed he was on side. The win was enjoyed by the 6000 fans inside the Estadi Johan Cruyff.

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With the win, Barcelona have now moved within two points of League leaders Real Madrid with 10 points after three wins and a draw while Valencia are currently placed 15th with just four points.  

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