On Sunday, Barcelona started the La Liga season with a 5-0 rout of Elche at the Martínez Valero stadium. Raphinha opened the score with a penalty after being fouled by Victor Chust and, assisted by Gordon, scored again. Fermín López also netted two goals, one assisted by Gordon and another by Xavi Espart. Adeyemi, debuting on the left wing, doubled the advantage before halftime with a goal of his own.\n\nBarcelona squad: Raphinha, number nine after Lewandowski and Torres left, was dominant and said he “is comfortable in any position on the pitch”. Adeyemi, 18, showed his potential with a decisive goal. Anthony Gordon, former Newcastle winger, came on as a substitute and was key with two assists. Gavi, with a pink haircut, attracted attention in midfield, though his performance was more a spectacle than a technical display. Eric García stayed firm at the back, while goalkeeper Joan García kept the net clean.\n\nElche, in their first match of the season, failed to contain the Catalan attack. Defender Victor Chust, who caused the penalty, commented: “It was a tough day, but we learn that the team doesn’t stop”. Barcelona’s high-line defense showed moments of fragility, but the goalkeeper stood out when called upon.\n\nAfter the win, Barcelona is still looking for a striker, having rejected Atlético’s offer for Julián Álvarez. Raphinha added that “I leave that to the president”. The result left fans with the sense that the title will not be handed over without a fight.\n\nThe match ended with a dominant Barcelona, signaling that their La Liga campaign begins with strength and that the team is ready for the challenges ahead.