Raphinha Matches Messi’s Record as Barcelona Crush Valencia 5-0 with Yamal’s Brace

Barcelona put on a dominant display against Valencia at the Mestalla, securing a 5-0 victory that lifted them three points clear at the top of LaLiga. The young forward Lamine Yamal opened the scoring in the 6th minute, cleverly finishing a first-time flick from a tight angle after a smart pass from Fermin Lopez.

Yamal was denied by an offside flag soon after but the lead doubled in the 22nd minute when Lopez scored following an assist from Anthony Gordon. Despite a strong save from Valencia’s goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski before halftime, Barcelona controlled the match as Valencia struggled to find their footing, having managed just one point all season.

Raphinha Ties Lionel Messi’s Goal-Scoring Milestone

Early in the second half, the visitors struck again. A swift attack involving Yamal and Lopez ended with Raphinha tapping in from close range to make it 3-0. This goal marked Raphinha’s sixth in four league games this season, making him only the second player in the 21st century to reach this tally so quickly, matching a record previously set twice by Lionel Messi.

Barcelona maintained control as Rodri came close for Valencia with a header that hit the crossbar. The Catalan side’s relentless pressure paid off once more as midfielder Pedri scored the fourth goal with 11 minutes remaining, expertly placing the ball into the bottom corner after a pass from Dani Olmo.

Yamal Completes the Scoring and Jesus Makes Debut

Dani Olmo continued to influence the game, setting up Yamal for his second goal five minutes later, sealing the emphatic 5-0 win. This match also saw the debut of new signing Gabriel Jesus, who appeared for the first time after his transfer from Arsenal.

The victory keeps Barcelona unbeaten in LaLiga, with a perfect record of five wins from five games.

Match Summary:

• Venue: Mestalla
• Score: Valencia 0 - 5 Barcelona
• Goals:
• Lamine Yamal (6', 79')
• Fermin Lopez (22')
• Raphinha (49')
• Pedri (79')

Current LaLiga Standings (Top 5):

• 1. Barcelona: 15 points from 5 matches
• 2. Real Madrid: 12 points (after shock loss to Real Betis)
• 3. Real Betis
• 4. Sevilla
• 5. Valencia: struggling with just 1 point this season

What’s Ahead for Barcelona?

Coach Hansi Flick will want to keep this attacking momentum going as Barcelona prepare for upcoming challenges in both European and domestic competitions. Meanwhile, Raphinha aims to extend his scoring streak to a fifth straight match, a feat only Cesar Rodriguez and Zlatan Ibrahimovic have accomplished before.

Upcoming Fixtures:

• 9 Sept 2026, 19:45 - Champions League: Barcelona vs Feyenoord
• 11 Sept 2026, 22:00 - LaLiga: Sevilla vs Valencia