Hansi Flick's five-goal hauls: a Catalan party under the scorching "Mestalla sun"
Barcelona maintained their perfect LaLiga start with a dominant 5-0 victory over Valencia at the Mestalla. Lamine Yamal scored twice, contributing to a performance that solidified Barcelona's position at the top of the league table.
Why it matters
Barcelona's continued winning streak is a major development in the Spanish football season, demonstrating their current dominance in LaLiga.
Video: Hansi Flick's five-goal hauls: a Catalan party under the scorching "Mestalla sun" Valencia vs Barcelona Valencia Barcelona LaLiga Spain On a stroll for Flick's men
Barcelona kept their perfect start to the Spanish league intact with an emphatic 5-0 win at Valencia. In temperatures topping 35 degrees at the Mestalla, the Catalans made it four wins from four and pulled clear at the summit.
Only days earlier they had thrashed Rayo Vallecano 5-2, and their attacking menace has been obvious since the opening day, when they beat Elche 5-0.
Hansi Flick handed Lamine Yamal a start despite doubts over his fitness, pairing him with Anthony Gordon and Raphinha in attack. Rodri, meanwhile, made his first appearance in a Barcelona shirt.
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