Barcelona began their LaLiga title defense with a decisive 5-0 victory over Elche, featuring two goals each from Raphinha and Fermin Lopez.
Key facts
- •Raphinha scored two goals, including a 14th-minute penalty.
- •Karim Adeyemi scored in his debut match for Barcelona.
- •Fermin Lopez contributed two goals in the second half.
- •Substitute Anthony Gordon provided assists for the third and fourth goals.
- •Gavi was substituted before halftime due to a right knee injury.
Barcelona opened their LaLiga title defense on Sunday with a 5-0 win against Elche. Raphinha and Fermin Lopez each scored twice, while new signing Karim Adeyemi added a goal on his debut for the club.
By the numbers
Match Highlights and Scoring
Raphinha opened the scoring in the 14th minute with a penalty kick after being fouled by Victor Chust. Karim Adeyemi doubled the lead in first-half stoppage time following an assist from Raphinha. In the second half, Raphinha scored his second goal in the 67th minute, followed by a goal from Fermin Lopez in the 71st minute. Fermin completed the scoring in the 79th minute with a strike from the edge of the box.
Injury Update
The match saw midfielder Gavi leave the field just before halftime due to pain in his right knee. Barcelona has not yet provided an official update regarding his condition.
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