In Hansi Flick's first season as Barcelona's manager, the team started with a bang, despite ongoing financial challenges. Barcelona delivered a commanding performance with a 7-0 win against Real Valladolid, securing their fourth consecutive victory in La Liga under Hansi Flick's management.
Brazilian winger Raphinha stole the spotlight, netting a hat-trick in a match that highlighted Barcelona's formidable attacking strength. The scoring began 20 minutes later when Raphinha expertly controlled a pass from Pau Cubarsi, elegantly flicking the ball into the far corner with the outside of his left boot. Robert Lewandowski doubled the lead after receiving a pass from Lamine Yamal, managing to slot the ball past Valladolid's goalkeeper, Karl Hein.
Before halftime, Jules Kounde added a third goal, finding the top corner after a corner kick dropped to him in the area. Raphinha's second goal came just after the hour mark, a simple tap-in after a sequence involving Lewandowski and Yamal. His hat-trick was completed in the 72nd minute, following a brilliant run by Yamal, who set up Raphinha with a perfectly weighted pass.
Dani Olmo, who scored the winning goal midweek against Rayo Vallecano on his debut, added Barcelona's sixth by skillfully maneuvering past several defenders before calmly finishing. To cap off the night, Raphinha provided an assist for Ferran Torres, sending in a precise cross from the left, which Torres converted to seal the 7-0 rout. This victory keeps Barcelona at the top of the table, signaling a strong start to Flick's tenure.
