Barcelona Dominates Elche with 5-0 Victory in La Liga Opener
By Editor • August 23, 2026 • 1 min read
In a commanding display, Barcelona triumphed over Elche with a resounding 5-0 victory in their La Liga opener. Raphinha and Fermin Lopez each netted two goals, while Anthony Gordon, making his debut, contributed with two assists.
Barcelona's performance sends a clear message to rivals, especially after witnessing Real Madrid's narrow 2-1 win against Espanyol on Saturday. The match, held at Martinez Valero Stadium, showcased the Catalans' determination to retain their title.
Raphinha opened the scoring with a penalty after being fouled by Victor Chust, and soon after, Karim Adeyemi doubled the lead with a goal set up by Raphinha. In the second half, Gordon's impactful substitute appearance led to Raphinha's second goal and Lopez's first, sealing the victory with an assist from Xavi Espart.
Despite some defensive vulnerabilities, goalkeeper Joan Garcia maintained a clean sheet, while Raphinha reflected on the match, stating, “If we start playing at the maximum level, we’re likely to win.”
Source: www.aljazeera.com
