La Liga - Regular Season - 4
Sunday 14 September 202519:00
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Score & Verdict

Barcelona
6
-
Valencia
0

Expected Goals (xG)

3.35
Barcelona
vs
0.18
Valencia

FutMetrix Score

89
must_watch
+45
vs Pre
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89
FULL TIME
Sun 14 Sep
Barcelona
6-0
Valencia
Intensity
100
⚖️ Balance
11
🏆 Stakes
67
🎲 Upset
0
+45 vs pre-game
Barcelona unleashes a relentless six-goal onslaught

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.

Why is this match rated 89/100?

Our Futmetrix algorithm analyzed intensity, balance, and stakes. The final score of 89/100 places this match in the "Must Watch" category.

Match Statistics

Possession
On Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Total Passes
Pass Accuracy
Yellow Cards
Red Cards

Match Events

29'
F. Lopez
Assist: F. Torres
🟨41'
Mouctar Diakhaby
HT
46'🔄
R. Bardghji
↑ Raphinha
53'
Raphinha
Assist: M. Rashford
56'
F. Lopez
Assist: M. Casado
🔄57'
J. Guerra
↑ F. Ugrinic
🔄57'
A. Danjuma
↑ L. Ramazani
🔄57'
D. Lopez
↑ L. Rioja
🔄65'
M. Diakhaby
↑ T. Correia
66'
Raphinha
68'🔄
F. Torres
↑ R. Lewandowski
68'🔄
M. Rashford
↑ D. Olmo
74'🔄
G. Martin
↑ J. Torrents
76'
R. Lewandowski
Assist: D. Olmo
🔄77'
H. Duro
↑ L. Beltran
81'🔄
Pedri
↑ M. Bernal
86'
R. Lewandowski
Assist: M. Bernal
87'
Robert Lewandowski
FT

Player Match Cards

Barcelona

4-2-3-1
GK
J. Garcia
👻InvisibleNothing to note
DEF
J. Kounde
Magnet
Magnet
85
Activity
85
Activi
75
Passes
10
Duels
E. Garcia
Architect
Architect
2
Key Passes
2
Key Pa
0
Assist
78%
Pass A
P. Cubarsi
Wall
Wall
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbl
4
Tackle
83%
Duel W
G. Martin
Wall
Wall
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbl
3
Tackle
89%
Duel W
MID
Pedri
Wall
Wall
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbl
2
Tackle
83%
Duel W
M. Casado
Magnet
Magnet
90
Activity
90
Activi
86
Passes
4
Duels
R. Bardghji
👻InvisibleNothing to note
F. Lopez
Hitman
Hitman
2
Goals
2
Goals
4
On Tar
9.3
Rating
M. Rashford
Architect
Architect
3
Key Passes
3
Key Pa
1
Assist
23%
Pass A
ATK
F. Torres
Provider
Provider
1
Assists
1
Assist
2
Key Pa
6.2
Rating
Bench
W. Szczesny
Spectator
Spectator
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conced
0
Minute
D. Kochen
Spectator
Spectator
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conced
0
Minute
R. Araujo
Cameo
Cameo
0
Minutes
0
Minute
0
Touche
None
Events
A. Christensen
Cameo
Cameo
0
Minutes
0
Minute
0
Touche
None
Events
J. Torrents
👻InvisibleNothing to note
74'
D. Olmo
Super Sub
Super Sub
0
Impact
0
Impact
22
Minute
7
Rating
68'
M. Bernal
Super Sub
Super Sub
0
Impact
0
Impact
9
Minute
7.2
Rating
81'
R. Lewandowski
Clutch Hero
Clutch Hero
0
Goal Time
0
Goal T
0
Impact
8.9
Rating
68'
Raphinha
Hitman
Hitman
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Tar
8.9
Rating
46'
T. Fernandez
Cameo
Cameo
0
Minutes
0
Minute
0
Touche
None
Events

Valencia

5-3-2
GK
J. Agirrezabala
Sunday Leaguer
Sunday Leaguer
4.3
Rating
4.3
Rating
0
Duels
28
Poss L
DEF
D. Foulquier
Sunday Leaguer
Sunday Leaguer
5.3
Rating
5.3
Rating
6
Duels
23
Poss L
C. Tarrega
Sunday Leaguer
Sunday Leaguer
5.9
Rating
5.9
Rating
2
Duels
24
Poss L
M. Diakhaby
Sweeper
Sweeper
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanu
1
Interc
2
Blocks
J. Copete
Sweeper
Sweeper
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanu
2
Interc
1
Blocks
J. Gaya
Sunday Leaguer
Sunday Leaguer
5
Rating
5
Rating
1
Duels
20
Poss L
MID
D. Lopez
👻InvisibleNothing to note
J. Guerra
👻InvisibleNothing to note
B. Santamaria
Sunday Leaguer
Sunday Leaguer
5.9
Rating
5.9
Rating
4
Duels
17
Poss L
ATK
H. Duro
NPC
NPC
77
Minutes
77
Minute
15%
Pass A
6.2
Rating
A. Danjuma
👻InvisibleNothing to note
Bench
S. Dimitrievski
Spectator
Spectator
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conced
0
Minute
E. Comert
Cameo
Cameo
0
Minutes
0
Minute
0
Touche
None
Events
T. Correia
👻InvisibleNothing to note
65'
J. Vazquez
Cameo
Cameo
0
Minutes
0
Minute
0
Touche
None
Events
Pepelu
Cameo
Cameo
0
Minutes
0
Minute
0
Touche
None
Events
A. Almeida
Cameo
Cameo
0
Minutes
0
Minute
0
Touche
None
Events
F. Ugrinic
👻InvisibleNothing to note
57'
L. Beltran
Cameo
Cameo
13
Minutes
13
Minute
3
Touche
None
Events
77'
D. Otorbi
Cameo
Cameo
0
Minutes
0
Minute
0
Touche
None
Events
D. Raba
Cameo
Cameo
0
Minutes
0
Minute
0
Touche
None
Events
L. Ramazani
👻InvisibleNothing to note
57'
L. Rioja
👻InvisibleNothing to note
57'

Head to Head Record

06/02/2025
Copa del Rey
Estadio de Mestalla
26/01/2025
La Liga
Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys
17/08/2024
La Liga
Estadio de Mestalla
29/04/2024
La Liga
Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys
16/12/2023
La Liga
Estadio de Mestalla
05/03/2023
La Liga
Spotify Camp Nou
29/10/2022
La Liga
Estadio de Mestalla
20/02/2022
La Liga
Estadio de Mestalla
17/10/2021
La Liga
Camp Nou
Barcelona Win
Valencia Win
Draw

After Matchweek 4

P
4
GF
8
GA
2
GD
+6
W
Win
W
Win
W
Win
W
Win
P
4
GF
13
GA
3
GD
+10
W
Win
D
Draw
W
Win
W
Win
P
4
GF
8
GA
5
GD
+3
W
Win
W
Win
D
Draw
W
Win
P
4
GF
6
GA
4
GD
+2
L
Loss
W
Win
W
Win
W
Win
P
4
GF
6
GA
4
GD
+2
W
Win
L
Loss
W
Win
W
Win
P
4
GF
8
GA
3
GD
+5
L
Loss
D
Draw
W
Win
W
Win
P
4
GF
4
GA
3
GD
+1
W
Win
D
Draw
L
Loss
W
Win
P
4
GF
6
GA
4
GD
+2
D
Draw
W
Win
D
Draw
D
Draw
P
4
GF
3
GA
2
GD
+1
W
Win
L
Loss
W
Win
L
Loss
P
4
GF
5
GA
4
GD
+1
W
Win
D
Draw
D
Draw
L
Loss
P
4
GF
5
GA
5
GD
0
D
Draw
L
Loss
W
Win
D
Draw
P
4
GF
7
GA
7
GD
0
D
Draw
W
Win
L
Loss
L
Loss
P
4
GF
4
GA
5
GD
-1
L
Loss
D
Draw
L
Loss
W
Win
P
4
GF
4
GA
8
GD
-4
L
Loss
W
Win
L
Loss
D
Draw
P
4
GF
3
GA
5
GD
-2
D
Draw
D
Draw
D
Draw
L
Loss
P
4
GF
1
GA
7
GD
-6
L
Loss
W
Win
L
Loss
L
Loss
P
4
GF
4
GA
6
GD
-2
L
Loss
L
Loss
D
Draw
D
Draw
P
4
GF
5
GA
9
GD
-4
D
Draw
L
Loss
L
Loss
L
Loss
P
4
GF
4
GA
9
GD
-5
L
Loss
L
Loss
D
Draw
L
Loss
P
4
GF
2
GA
11
GD
-9
D
Draw
L
Loss
L
Loss
L
Loss
Home Team
Away Team