Barcelona delivered a statement performance as they swept aside Valencia with a thumping 6-0 win, featuring Marcus Rashford’s first goal involvement in La Liga.
The Spanish champions were ruthless in attack, with Fermín López, Raphinha, and Robert Lewandowski all scoring twice on a dominant night at the Johan Cruyff Stadium.
Rashford, making just his second start since joining Barça on loan from Manchester United, played a key role in the second goal. The England forward whipped in a brilliant left-wing cross that substitute Raphinha converted to make it 2-0. Rashford lasted 67 minutes, producing a lively display with two efforts narrowly off target and an assist to his name.
López had set the tone early, finishing from Ferran Torres’ clever pass before blasting in a spectacular strike from distance to double his tally and make it 3-0. Raphinha added his second with a rifled finish, putting the result well beyond doubt.
Lewandowski came off the bench to join the scoring spree, calmly slotting in from Dani Olmo’s assist before dinking home a sixth goal — confirmed by VAR after being flagged offside initially.
Barcelona might easily have won by an even greater margin. Ferran Torres struck the post after another dangerous Rashford cross was flicked into his path, highlighting the loanee’s impact throughout the game.
With the Nou Camp still under redevelopment, the match was staged at the 6,000-capacity Johan Cruyff Stadium, but Barça ensured the smaller venue witnessed a performance worthy of champions.
