Barcelona defeats Valencia 7-1, Fermin stars with two goals

Barcelona achieved a stunning 7-1 victory over Valencia in La Liga, marking a significant turnaround after a four-match winless streak. Fermin Lopez was the standout performer, scoring twice and assisting on two goals, showcasing his talent in a dominant first half where Barcelona netted five goals. The scoring started early with Frenkie de Jong finding the net, followed by contributions from Ferran Torres, Raphinha, and Lopez himself. Valencia managed a consolation goal through Hugo Duro, but Robert Lewandowski quickly restored Barcelona's five-goal advantage. With this win, Barcelona solidified their position in the league, now sitting third, while Valencia remains in the relegation zone. The match highlighted the effectiveness of Hansi Flick's tactics, as Barcelona scored their 100th goal in just 32 matches under his management.