FC Barcelona brushed aside the challenges of playing in front of just 6,000 fans and without Lamine Yamal, as Hansi Flick's side thrashed Valencia 6-0 at the Johan Cruyff Stadium on Sunday night, reported Xinhua.
Barca, forced to use the smaller venue with Camp Nou renovations still awaiting city approval, made light work of Valencia. Fermin Lopez, Raphinha, and Robert Lewandowski each struck twice, with three goals coming in a devastating 13-minute spell between the 52nd and 65th minutes.
Earlier, debutant Vladyslav Vanat looked set to give Girona a much-needed win away to Celta Vigo after three straight defeats, only for Daley Blind's late foul to concede an injury-time penalty. Borja Iglesias converted to earn Celta a 1-1 draw.
Levante collected its first point of the season but was left frustrated after letting a 2-0 lead slip in a 2-2 draw at home to Real Betis. Ivan Romero and Etta Eyong struck early, but Cucho Hernandez pulled one back before Pablo Fornals salvaged a point for the visitors 10 minutes from time.
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Source: www.dailyfinland.fi
