Valencia vs Barcelona produced a one-sided LaLiga contest on Sunday, September 6, 2026, as Barcelona stormed to a 5-0 victory at Mestalla. Lamine Yamal scored twice, while Fermín López, Raphinha and Pedri also found the net.
The result kept Barcelona’s perfect start to the 2026/27 LaLiga season intact. After four matches, Barcelona had won all four and moved to the top of the table with 12 points, while Valencia remained on one point.
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What was the Valencia vs Barcelona score?
Valencia 0-5 Barcelona was the final score.
Barcelona took control early and led 2-0 at half-time. The visitors added three more goals after the break to complete a convincing away win. LaLiga’s official match record lists the goals from Lamine Yamal in the 6th and 84th minutes, Fermín López in the 22nd, Raphinha in the 50th and Pedri in the 79th.
Valencia vs Barcelona goals
| Minute | Scorer | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 6′ | Lamine Yamal | Valencia 0-1 Barcelona |
| 22′ | Fermín López | Valencia 0-2 Barcelona |
| 50′ | Raphinha | Valencia 0-3 Barcelona |
| 79′ | Pedri | Valencia 0-4 Barcelona |
| 84′ | Lamine Yamal | Valencia 0-5 Barcelona |
Yamal’s first goal came after a pass from Fermín, while Fermín then scored himself after being set up by Anthony Gordon. Raphinha’s goal was assisted by Fermín, underlining the midfielder’s influence on the match.
Barcelona lineup vs Valencia
Hansi Flick started Barcelona in a 4-3-3 formation. The starting XI was:
Joan García; Eric García, Pau Cubarsí, Gerard Martín, Xavi Espart; Rodri, Pedri, Fermín López; Raphinha, Anthony Gordon, Lamine Yamal.
Rodri made his first start for Barcelona in LaLiga, while Yamal was included despite pre-match fitness concerns.
Barcelona substitutions
Barcelona made several changes during the second half:
- Jules Koundé replaced Eric García in the 29th minute after an injury.
- Andreas Christensen replaced Pau Cubarsí in the 62nd minute.
- Marc Bernal replaced Rodri in the 62nd.
- Karim Adeyemi replaced Anthony Gordon in the 62nd.
- Dani Olmo replaced Fermín López in the 75th.
- Gabriel Jesus replaced Pedri in the 81st.
The match also marked Gabriel Jesus’ Barcelona debut, with the Brazilian coming on late in the game.
Valencia lineup vs Barcelona
Valencia manager Carlos Corberán started with a 5-4-1 formation.
Stole Dimitrievski; Pablo Maffeo, Mouctar Diakhaby, Pepelu, Arnau Martínez, Jesús Vázquez; David Otorbi, Javi Guerra, Aliou Dieng, Filip Ugrinic; Arnaut Danjuma.
Valencia’s substitutes included José Gayà, Harvey Elliott, César Tárrega, Hugo Duro, Ryunosuke Sato and Iker Córdoba.
Valencia vs Barcelona highlights
Yamal opens the scoring
Barcelona needed only six minutes to break the deadlock. Fermín López found Yamal, who finished from a tight angle to give the visitors a 1-0 lead.
Yamal briefly appeared to have scored again in the eighth minute, but VAR ruled the effort out for offside.
Fermín doubles Barcelona’s advantage
Fermín added Barcelona’s second in the 22nd minute. Anthony Gordon provided the assist as Fermín finished from inside the box. Barcelona went into half-time with a comfortable 2-0 advantage.
Raphinha makes it 3-0
Barcelona continued to dominate after the interval. In the 50th minute, Fermín again became the creator, supplying Raphinha for Barcelona’s third goal.
Pedri adds a fourth
Pedri extended Barcelona’s lead in the 79th minute after Dani Olmo supplied the assist. By that stage, Valencia were struggling to contain Barcelona’s attacking movement.
Yamal completes the rout
Yamal completed his brace in the 84th minute. His second goal initially went through a VAR review before being confirmed, making the final score Valencia 0-5 Barcelona.
Key statistics from Valencia vs Barcelona
Barcelona’s dominance was reflected in the match statistics. LaLiga recorded 73.5% possession for Barcelona compared with 26.5% for Valencia, while Barcelona registered 25 shots to Valencia’s three.
| Statistic | Valencia | Barcelona |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 26.5% | 73.5% |
| Shots | 3 | 25 |
| Fouls | 7 | 6 |
| Corners | 1 | 4 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 3 |
| Red cards | 0 | 0 |
The numbers underline how thoroughly Barcelona controlled the game.
Lamine Yamal and Fermín López lead Barcelona’s attack
Yamal was the headline scorer with two goals, but Fermín was equally important to Barcelona’s performance. Reuters reported that Fermín scored once and created two other goals, while Hansi Flick praised his energy, intensity and contribution both with and without the ball.
The victory also pushed Barcelona’s LaLiga goal tally to 17 goals in four matches, according to Reuters.
What does the result mean for LaLiga?
The win maintained Barcelona’s 100% record after four league games and left them top of the LaLiga table with 12 points. Deportivo Alavés were second on 10 points, while Real Madrid had nine after four matches.
For Valencia, the situation was very different. The defeat left them at the bottom of the table with only one point from four matches.
Barcelona’s next challenge
Barcelona will next face Levante UD away from home on September 13, 2026, according to the current LaLiga schedule. Valencia’s next league fixture is against Sevilla on September 11.
The 5-0 win therefore gives Flick’s team significant momentum heading into the next round, while Valencia will need a response quickly after a difficult opening to the campaign.
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FAQ
What was the Valencia vs Barcelona score?
Barcelona defeated Valencia 5-0 at Mestalla on September 6, 2026.
Who scored for Barcelona against Valencia?
Lamine Yamal scored twice, while Fermín López, Raphinha and Pedri scored once each.
Who was Barcelona’s starting goalkeeper?
Joan García started in goal for Barcelona.
What was Barcelona’s formation against Valencia?
Barcelona started in a 4-3-3 formation under Hansi Flick.
How many goals did Lamine Yamal score?
Lamine Yamal scored two goals, in the 6th and 84th minutes.
Did Gabriel Jesus play against Valencia?
Yes. Gabriel Jesus came on in the 81st minute for Pedri and made his Barcelona debut.
Who assisted Fermín López’s goal?
Anthony Gordon assisted Fermín López for Barcelona’s second goal.
Where was Valencia vs Barcelona played?
The match was played at Mestalla in Valencia, Spain, with an attendance of 47,319 recorded by LaLiga.
