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FC Barcelona news
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The gist
FC Barcelona beat Valencia 5-0, their fourth straight La Liga win. They face Feyenoord in the Champions League opener on Wednesday.
Background
FC Barcelona have made a flawless start to the 2026/27 season under manager Hansi Flick, winning all four La Liga matches and scoring 17 goals while conceding only two. Their latest victory was a dominant 5-0 away win against Valencia at Mestalla, with goals from Lamine Yamal (2), Fermín López, Raphinha, and Pedri. The team now turns attention to their Champions League opener against Feyenoord at Spotify Camp Nou, aiming to end a European drought since 2015.
How it unfolded
- Sep 5, 2026Barcelona announced the squad for the Valencia match, their fourth La Liga game of the season.
- Sep 6, 2026Barcelona defeated Valencia 5-0 at Mestalla, with goals from Lamine Yamal (2), Fermín López, Raphinha, and Pedri, securing their fourth consecutive league win.
- Sep 7, 2026News roundup highlighted the 5-0 win and Barça Atlètic's 5-0 victory in their 2RFEF opener.
- Sep 9, 2026Barcelona host Feyenoord in their Champions League opener at Spotify Camp Nou, with high-profile summer signings Rodri and Anthony Gordon expected to make their debuts in the competition.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- FC Barcelona's official channels celebrated the 5-0 win as a 'dazzling attacking display' and a perfect start to the league campaign.
- Analysts
- Analysts note Barcelona's outstanding form, with 17 goals scored in four matches, but also point out their failure to win the Champions League since 2015 as a lingering concern.