The match
Barcelona opened its new season with a 5‑0 rout of Elche, coached by Martín Anselmi, at the Estadio Martínez Valero. In the opening minutes, Raphinha scored a penalty after Ali Houary’s error, sending the ball past Joan García’s left post. Elche tried to respond, but Barcelona’s defense held firm.
Raphinha and the attack
The Brazilian Raphinha emerged as the star, scoring two goals. The first was the penalty, and the second, at the 67th minute, came after a combination between Dani Olmo and Anthony Gordon, culminating in a precise shot by Raphinha. His second goal sealed the rout and left the crowd silent.
Karim Adeyemi and the second half
At the 71st minute, a counter‑attack led by Anthony Gordon ended with a pass to Fermín López, who forced the ball with force and scored his first goal of the night. In the following minutes, Xavi Espart assisted Fermín López, who finished with a play inside the area to score his second goal, becoming the fifth goal of the match.
Fermín López and the finish
Fermín López, with two goals, showed his versatility and teamwork. His second goal, the 71st, was key to closing the rout. With the win, Barcelona consolidated itself as the new LaLiga champion and demonstrated its dominance in the season.
