Barcelona moved three points clear at the top of La Liga after a dominant 5-0 win away at Valencia on Sunday, September 6, 2026, with Lamine Yamal scoring twice at the Mestalla.
Match Result
Valencia 0-5 Barcelona (Estadio de Mestalla, La Liga Matchday 4)
Goals: Lamine Yamal 6′, Fermín López 22′, Raphinha 50′, Pedri 79′, Lamine Yamal 84′
Barcelona made the perfect start when Fermín López’s clever pass found Yamal, who produced a first-time flick from an acute angle in the sixth minute. Fermín doubled the lead in the 22nd minute, and further goals from Raphinha, Pedri, and a second Yamal strike in the 84th minute completed a comprehensive win for Hansi Flick’s side, who also had a third Yamal goal disallowed during the match.
Goal-by-Goal Breakdown
- 6′: Lamine Yamal opens the scoring after a Fermín López assist
- 22′: Fermín López doubles Barcelona’s lead
- 50′: Raphinha extends the lead to 3-0
- 79′: Pedri makes it 4-0
- 84′: Lamine Yamal completes his brace
Key Performers
- Lamine Yamal (Barcelona): Scored twice and had a third goal disallowed, continuing his outstanding early-season form.
- Fermín López (Barcelona): Scored once and provided the assist for Yamal’s opener.
- Barcelona attack: The club has now scored 17 goals in four league matches this season.
Why Is This Match Trending?
The result is trending due to the scale of the win — Barcelona’s biggest away victory of the season so far — combined with Valencia fans protesting against club officials and players after the heavy home defeat, their third straight league loss.
La Liga Table Impact
The win made it four wins from four for the defending champions, taking advantage of Real Madrid’s defeat the previous night to move three points clear at the top of the table. Valencia, meanwhile, remained bottom of the standings with just one point from four matches and a three-game losing streak.
What’s Next?
Barcelona will look to continue their unbeaten start in their next La Liga fixture, while Valencia will be under pressure to turn around their form after a difficult start to the 2026-27 season.
FAQs
Q: What was the final score of Valencia vs Barcelona?
Barcelona won 5-0 away at Valencia.
Q: Who scored for Barcelona against Valencia?
Lamine Yamal (2), Fermín López, Raphinha, and Pedri all scored.
Q: How many goals has Lamine Yamal scored this La Liga season?
He scored a brace against Valencia as part of Barcelona’s strong start, taking his tally for the campaign into double figures for goal involvements; exact season totals should be checked against the latest official La Liga statistics.
Q: Where does Barcelona stand in the La Liga table after this win?
Barcelona moved to four wins from four matches, three points clear at the top after Real Madrid’s defeat.
Q: How is Valencia doing this season?
Valencia remained bottom of the table with just one point from four matches following the loss.
