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Match Events
29' F. Lopez (F. Torres)
Mouctar Diakhaby 41'
HT
46' ↓ R. Bardghji ↑Raphinha
53' Raphinha (M. Rashford)
56' F. Lopez (M. Casado)
↓ D. Lopez ↑L. Rioja 57'
↓ J. Guerra ↑F. Ugrinic 57'
↓ A. Danjuma ↑L. Ramazani 57'
↓ M. Diakhaby ↑T. Correia 65'
66' Raphinha
68' ↓ F. Torres ↑R. Lewandowski
68' ↓ M. Rashford ↑D. Olmo
74' ↓ G. Martin ↑J. Torrents
76' R. Lewandowski (D. Olmo)
↓ H. Duro ↑L. Beltran 77'
81' ↓ Pedri ↑M. Bernal
86' R. Lewandowski (M. Bernal)
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Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Barcelona
Goalkeepers
Joan García 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jules Koundé 
MAGNET
85
Activity
85
Activity
75
Passes
10
Duels
Eric García 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
78%
Pass Acc
Pau Cubarsí 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
Gerard Martín
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
89%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Pedri
MAGNET
106
Activity
106
Activity
100
Passes
6
Duels
Marc Casadó
MAGNET
90
Activity
90
Activity
86
Passes
4
Duels
Roony Bardghji
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Fermín López 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
4
On Target
9.3
Rating
Marcus Rashford
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Ferran Torres 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.2
Rating
BENCH
Wojciech Szczęsny 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Diego Kochen
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ronald Araújo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andreas Christensen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jofre Torrents
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dani Olmo 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
22
Minutes
7
Rating
Marc Bernal
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
9
Minutes
7.2
Rating
Robert Lewandowski 
CLUTCH HERO
86
Goal Time
86
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.9
Rating
Raphinha
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8.9
Rating
Toni Fernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Valencia
Goalkeepers
Julen Agirrezabala
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Dimitri Foulquier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
César Tárrega
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mouctar Diakhaby
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
José Manuel Copete
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Gayà
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Diego López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
Javi Guerra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
Baptiste Santamaría
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Hugo Duro
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Arnaut Danjuma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
BENCH
Stole Dimitrievski
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Eray Cömert
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thierry Correia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesús Vázquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pepelu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
André Almeida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Filip Ugrinic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Beltrán
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Otorbi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dani Raba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Largie Ramazani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Rioja
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23/2026 | Valencia | 3 - 1 | Barcelona | La Liga | Estadio de Mestalla |
| 09/14/2025 | Barcelona | 6 - 0 | Valencia | La Liga | Estadi Johan Cruyff |
| 02/06/2025 | Valencia | 0 - 5 | Barcelona | Copa del Rey | Estadio de Mestalla |
| 01/26/2025 | Barcelona | 7 - 1 | Valencia | La Liga | Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys |
| 08/17/2024 | Valencia | 1 - 2 | Barcelona | La Liga | Estadio de Mestalla |
| 04/29/2024 | Barcelona | 4 - 2 | Valencia | La Liga | Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys |
| 12/16/2023 | Valencia | 1 - 1 | Barcelona | La Liga | Estadio de Mestalla |
| 03/05/2023 | Barcelona | 1 - 0 | Valencia | La Liga | Spotify Camp Nou |
| 10/29/2022 | Valencia | 0 - 1 | Barcelona | La Liga | Estadio de Mestalla |
| 02/20/2022 | Valencia | 1 - 4 | Barcelona | La Liga | Estadio de Mestalla |
Barcelona Win
Valencia Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +6
P: 4 GD: +10
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -6
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -5
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Futmetrix AI estimate
Barcelona Unleashes Offensive Fury: Valencia Obliterated 6-0 in La Liga Rout
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 89/100. Barcelona's dominance transcended competition—this was a clinical exhibition of attacking football that cements their title credentials and leaves Valencia searching for answers.
Relentless Intensity From the First Whistle
Barcelona imposed suffocating control from kickoff. Fermín López broke the deadlock in minute 29 with Ferran Torres providing the assist, but this was merely the overture. With 24 shots against Valencia's 2, the Blaugrana constructed an intensity that Valencia could never match. The stakes demanded a statement—consolidating second place—and Barcelona responded with surgical precision, dominating 72% possession and converting their balance into an unstoppable attacking force.
The Substitute Siege: Bench Players Turn Executioners
The second half transformed into a Barcelona monologue. Between minutes 53 and 66, three goals in thirteen minutes shattered any hope of resistance. Raphinha, introduced at minute 46, struck twice (53', 66') with devastating precision. Then Robert Lewandowski entered at 68 and completed his own brace in minutes 76 and 86, courtesy of Dani Olmo and Marc Bernal. This tactical depth—where substitutes functioned as assassins—revealed Barcelona's frightening offensive arsenal.
Fermín López: The Architect of Domination
Yet Fermín López emerged as the true protagonist. Commanding a 9.3 rating and delivering a brace across 56 minutes, the midfielder orchestrated Barcelona's symphony with two key passes and clinical finishing. His performance wasn't just effective—it was a masterclass in how modern attacking midfielders should operate, proving why Barcelona has built their future around him.
Key Questions
What Made Fermín López the Man of the Match?
His brace, 9.3 rating, and two key passes demonstrated absolute midfield dominance, orchestrating Barcelona's attack with surgical precision throughout.
What Caused This Six-Goal Explosion?
Valencia's defensive fragility collided with Barcelona's 24-shot barrage and devastating substitutions—Raphinha and Lewandowski scored four goals from the bench.
What Does This Mean for Barcelona's Season?
Barcelona consolidates second place with 10 points. This demolition proves their offensive system is fully operational and ready to challenge for La Liga.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Survival Stakes at the Summit
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 43/100. Valencia face a daunting trip to the stadium where anything less than a gritty performance could leave them stranded in the drop zone.
The Setup
Barcelona enter this clash with perfect Form, having secured five straight wins to sit comfortably at the top of the table. In stark contrast, Valencia arrive as underdogs in a desperate search for tactical Balance. While the hosts boast world-class Stars, the sheer Stakes of this relegation-scented narrative mean the visitors cannot afford to be passive. Barcelona's offensive fluidity is currently the gold standard in the league, while Valencia must find a way to stop the bleeding after a run of results that has left them looking over their shoulders at the bottom three.
Key Battle
The tactical crux lies in Barcelona’s intricate midfield engine versus Valencia’s low-block resistance. With the visitors likely to surrender possession, their defensive unit must maintain perfect discipline to track the movement of the home side's runners. The battle will be won or lost in the half-spaces; if the away side allows the leaders to turn and face goal, it will be a long night for the traveling supporters.
Our Prediction
A comfortable 3-0 Barcelona victory. The league leaders will likely suffocate the visitors with high pressing, eventually breaking through via a moment of individual brilliance. Valencia's resolve is expected to fade in the second half as the physical toll of defending without the ball leads to gaps that the home side will exploit ruthlessly.