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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Lamine Yamal (Fermín López) 6'
Lamine Yamal 8'
Fermín López (Anthony Gordon) 22'
↓ Eric García ↑Jules Koundé 29'
Pau Cubarsí 45'+3
HT
Raphael Dias Belloli (Fermín López) 50'
54' ↓ Jesús Vázquez ↑José Gayà
54' ↓ Pablo Maffeo ↑Harvey Elliott
54' ↓ José Luis García Vayá ↑César Tárrega Requeni
↓ Pau Cubarsí ↑Andreas Christensen 62'
↓ Anthony Gordon ↑Karim Adeyemi 62'
62' ↓ Javi Guerra ↑Ryunosuke Sato
↓ Rodrigo Hernandez Cascante ↑Marc Bernal 62'
62' ↓ Mouctar Diakhaby ↑Iker Córdoba
Fermín López 65'
↓ Fermín López ↑Daniel Olmo Carvajal 75'
76' ↓ David Otorbi Ejededawe ↑Hugo Duro
Pedri (Daniel Olmo Carvajal) 79'
↓ Pedri ↑Gabriel Jesus 81'
Lamine Yamal (Daniel Olmo Carvajal) 84'
Lamine Yamal 84'
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Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Valencia
Goalkeepers
Stole Dimitrievski 
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Pablo Maffeo 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
54
Total Mins
54
Entry
Arnau Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pepelu 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Mouctar Diakhaby
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Jesús Vázquez 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
57%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
David Otorbi
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Aliou Dieng
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Filip Ugrinic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Arnaut Danjuma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Javi Guerra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
BENCH
Kayne van Oevelen 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
César Tárrega
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
José Gayà
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
Iker Córdoba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryunosuke Sato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aaron Mayol
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harvey Elliott
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Dura
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
Hugo Duro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aimar Blázquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Barcelona
Goalkeepers
Joan García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Eric García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
29
Entry
Pau Cubarsí
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Gerard Martín 
MAGNET
89
Activity
89
Activity
86
Passes
3
Duels
X. Espart
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
6
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Pedri 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Rodri
MAGNET
85
Activity
85
Activity
83
Passes
2
Duels
Lamine Yamal
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Fermín López 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
2
Assists
40%
Pass Acc
Anthony Gordon
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
24%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Raphinha
MAGNET
53
Activity
53
Activity
49
Passes
4
Duels
BENCH
Dominik Livaković
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Wojciech Szczęsny
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alejandro Balde
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
João Cancelo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andreas Christensen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jules Koundé
MAGNET
84
Activity
84
Activity
78
Passes
6
Duels
Marc Bernal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gavi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dani Olmo
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
2
Assists
15%
Pass Acc
Karim Adeyemi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Abdelkarim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Jesus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
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 |
Valencia Win
Barcelona Win
Draw
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Futmetrix AI estimate
Five-Star Barcelona Silence Mestalla
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 57/100. The league leaders delivered a ruthless attacking masterclass, exposing Valencia's defensive frailties to cement their perfect start to the season.
Opening Salvo
The Intensity under the lights at Estadio de Mestalla was palpable, but Barcelona quickly sapped the energy from the expectant home crowd. It took a mere six minutes for the rampant visitors to strike, as Lamine Yamal combined expertly with Fermín López to open the scoring. The Catalan giants immediately suffocated Valencia, dominating possession with a staggering 74% and pinning the hosts deep in their own penalty area. Yamal thought he had doubled his tally in the eighth minute, only for the video assistant referee to rule it out. Despite that momentary reprieve, the home side looked completely bewildered by the relentless tempo. They struggled to string basic passes together as the league leaders dictated every single aspect of the early tactical exchanges, setting a grim tone for the night.
Ruthless Precision
Any hope of Balance being restored vanished completely in the 22nd minute. Fermín López turned from provider to executioner, finishing off a slick move orchestrated by Anthony Gordon. The sheer volume of chances created by the away side was overwhelming; they turned the pitch into a shooting gallery, eventually racking up an incredible 24 shots against a helpless defensive unit. The barrage continued shortly after the halftime break when Raphael Dias Belloli latched onto another precise pass from Fermín in the 50th minute, making it three. Valencia managed a paltry three shots all match, spending most of the evening desperately trying to plug gaps in a leaky backline that was systematically dismantled by wave after wave of fluid, unplayable attacking football.
The Final Flourish
With the three points secured, the Stakes shifted toward boosting goal difference and managing squad fatigue. Substitute Daniel Olmo Carvajal proved to be the ultimate game-changer from the bench, instantly unlocking the tired local defence with fresh legs. He set up Pedri for a clinical strike in the 79th minute, before threading another perfect ball for Yamal five minutes later. Yamal's second goal required a lengthy review but was eventually confirmed, wrapping up a stunning 5-0 victory. This resounding triumph keeps the visitors perched firmly at the top of the table with a flawless record. Conversely, it sends a stark early-season relegation warning to a Valencia outfit currently languishing near the foot of the standings with immense problems to solve.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
VAR denied Yamal an early second goal in the 8th minute, but later confirmed his second strike late on, finalising the five-goal rout.
What made Fermín the Man of the Match?
Fermín was the creative fulcrum, scoring a crucial goal in the 22nd minute while providing two exceptional assists to completely dictate the attacking tempo.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
An overwhelming attacking siege featuring 24 shots and 74% possession, combined with ruthless finishing and a devastating double-assist cameo from substitute Dani Olmo.
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.
A Relegation Scrap Beckons for Struggling Valencia
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 21/100. An early season mismatch that threatens to plunge the hosts deeper into crisis against a flawless Catalan machine.
The Setup
Valencia arrive on September 06, 2026, already staring down the barrel of a relegation battle. Sitting 17th with just one point, their miserable Form rating tells a grim story. Barcelona travel to the Estadio de Mestalla boasting a perfect record and a stacked squad. The Stakes feel suffocating for the home side, while the visitors arrive with a towering Stars metric thanks to game-changers like Lamine Yamal and Pedri.
Key Battle
It is a sheer test of survival for the home defence against a rampant away attack. The complete lack of competitive Balance is glaring; a backline that has leaked four goals in three games faces a frontline that has already smashed in seven. Expect waves of relentless pressure on the hosts.
Our Prediction
Barcelona to dominate from the first whistle. The visitors will control the tempo, suffocate the midfield, and systematically pick apart a desperate defensive block. An emphatic away victory is our firm take.