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Fermin scores twice as Barcelona beats Elche 5-0 in LaLiga opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 9:30 PM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Fermin scores twice as Barcelona beats Elche 5-0 in LaLiga opener

Summary

Barcelona secured a commanding 5-0 victory against Elche in their LaLiga opener on August 23, 2026. Raphinha and Fermin Lopez each netted two goals, contributing to Barcelona's early lead after just 45 minutes. The match featured a blend of experienced players and academy graduates, as coach Hansi Flick rotated his squad. Gavi's injury raised concerns after he left the field in the first half. The team's dominant performance sets a positive tone for the season ahead.

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•Barcelona leads 2-0 at halftime with goals from Raphinha and Karim Adeyemi.
•Fermin Lopez scores twice, capping off a strong individual performance.
•Gavi exits early due to injury concerns, impacting Barcelona's midfield depth.
•Joan Garcia maintains a clean sheet, playing a solid game as goalkeeper.
•Barcelona features several academy graduates in the starting lineup.

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9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Raphinha 10, Fermin 9 | Elche 0-5 Barcelona: Player Ratings

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Barcelona’s first game of the new season could not have gone any better, and for all the talk of the pressing need for a new striker, goals were not the problem for the Catalans.Hansi Flick rested m...
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