24.08.2026 09:21
Barcelona rained goals on Elche away in their first match in La Liga. The Catalan giants, with Raphinha and Fermin Lopez starring with two goals each, won the match 5-0, starting the new season with a resounding victory.
Barcelona made a magnificent start to the season by defeating Elche 5-0 away in their first La Liga match. Raphinha and Fermin Lopez, who each scored two goals, were the standout performers in the victory for the Catalan side.
RAPHINHA OPENED THE CURTAIN
Barcelona, who visited Elche in the second week of La Liga, started the match quickly. The Catalan side took a 1-0 lead in the 14th minute when Raphinha found the net from a penalty. Barcelona doubled the lead in the 45th minute with a goal from Karim Adeyemi and went into the dressing room 2-0 up.
THE DIFFERENCE CAME IN THE SECOND HALF
Barcelona, who did not relinquish control of the game in the second half either, made it 3-0 with Raphinha's second goal in the 67th minute. Then Fermin Lopez took the stage. The Spanish footballer increased the lead with goals in the 71st and 79th minutes, setting the final score at 5-0.
5-GOAL VICTORY IN THE FIRST MATCH
With this result, Barcelona, who played their first match in the league, started the season with 3 points. Elche remained on 1 point after two matches. Barcelona will host Athletic Bilbao in their next league match. Elche will travel to Santander.