In a stunning display of attacking prowess, Barcelona defeated Real Valladolid 7-0 at the Olympic Stadium on Saturday, marking their fourth consecutive victory in La Liga under new coach Hansi Flick. Brazilian winger Raphinha was the star of the show, scoring a brilliant hat-trick to lead Barcelona to a resounding win.
The match began with Barcelona asserting their dominance early. Raphinha opened the scoring in the 20th minute with a superb finish. After chesting down a precise pass from Pau Cubarsi, Raphinha flicked the ball into the far corner of the net using the outside of his left boot, leaving Valladolid’s goalkeeper Karl Hein with no chance. Hein, who is on loan from Arsenal, was unable to prevent the Brazilian’s elegant strike.
Barcelona continued to press, and their efforts paid off when Robert Lewandowski doubled the lead. The Polish striker latched onto a well-timed through ball from young talent Lamine Yamal and squeezed a shot past Hein, further widening the gap.
The first half saw another Barcelona goal, with French defender Jules Kounde making it 3-0. A corner kick fell to Kounde in the area, and despite being off-balance, he managed to stab the ball into the top corner.
The second half saw Raphinha complete his hat-trick. In the 62nd minute, he tapped in from close range after Lewandowski and Yamal combined to create the opportunity. Raphinha then completed his treble in the 72nd minute, finishing off a brilliant pass from Yamal who had made a dazzling run forward.
Dani Olmo, making a significant impact since his debut, added to the scoreline with a remarkable individual effort. He danced past several Valladolid defenders before slotting in Barcelona’s sixth goal with his final touch.
Raphinha capped his exceptional performance with an assist for Ferran Torres, who scored Barcelona’s seventh goal. The Brazilian whipped in a precise cross from the left, allowing Torres to finish with clinical precision.
Barcelona’s victory solidifies their position at the top of the La Liga table, with an impressive run of form under Hansi Flick. The team’s attacking capabilities were on full display, and Raphinha’s hat-trick was a highlight in a match that showcased Barcelona’s strength and cohesion.
