Barcelona broke their winless streak in LaLiga with a resounding 7-1 victory over Valencia at the Olímpico Lluis Companys. 

Dominant Start for the Catalans

The last home victory for Barcelona in LaLiga came on November 3 against Espanyol. Since then, a series of crucial losses had jeopardized their position in the standings. However, against Valencia, the Catalans displayed a relentless offensive performance from the start.

In just 24 minutes, Barcelona was already leading 4-0 with goals from Frenkie de Jong (3’), Ferran Torres (8’), Raphinha (14’), and Fermín López (24’). The home side continued to dominate, and before halftime, Fermín López scored his second goal to make it 5-0.

Valencia's Efforts Fall Short

Valencia, under the guidance of Carlos Corberán, entered the match with high expectations but had no answers to Barcelona's offensive storm. While Hugo Duro managed to score in the 60th minute, it wasn’t enough to turn the tide.

The introduction of Robert Lewandowski in the second half proved impactful. Just six minutes after coming on, the Polish striker added the sixth goal for Barcelona. The scoring was completed with an own goal by César Tárrega in the 75th minute, leaving Valencia languishing in second-to-last place in the standings.

Barcelona Remains in the Title Race

This victory keeps Barcelona in third place in LaLiga with 47 points, seven points behind leaders Real Madrid and three behind Atlético de Madrid, who drew with Villarreal. Meanwhile, Valencia remains in the relegation zone, four points from safety.

Barcelona hopes this triumph will be the momentum they need to continue their push for the title and close the gap on their main rivals as the season progresses.