Elche Vs Barcelona, La Liga 2026-27: Adayemi's Debut Goal, Fermin-Raphinha's Braces Headline Dominant Win For Blaugrana
FC Barcelona began their La Liga 2026-27 campaign in dominant fashion, cruising to a comprehensive 5-0 victory over Elche at the Estadio Martínez Valero. Captain Raphinha set the tone early, converting a 14th-minute penalty after being fouled inside the box. New signing Karim Adeyemi marked his debut in style just before the interval, latching onto a pass from Raphinha to double the visitor's advantage. The second half continued similarly as Hansi Flick's side capitalized on their attacking depth. Raphinha netted his second of the night in the 67th minute from an assist by substitute Anthony Gordon. Super-sub Fermín López then took over, rounding off the night with a quick-fire double in the 71st and 79th minutes to seal a five-star opening display.
Barcelona's Fermin Lopez scores his side's his fifth goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Elche and Barcelona in Elche, Spain. | Photo: AP/Alberto Saiz
Barcelona's Fermin Lopez celebrates after scoring his fourth goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Elche and Barcelona in Elche, Spain. | Photo: AP/Alberto Saiz
Barcelona's Lamine Yamal reacts during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Elche and Barcelona in Elche, Spain. | Photo: AP/Alberto Saiz
Barcelona's Raphinha celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Elche and Barcelona in Elche, Spain. | Photo: AP/Alberto Saiz
Barcelona's Karim Adeyemi scores his side's second goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Elche and Barcelona in Elche, Spain. | Photo: AP/Alberto Saiz
Barcelona's Karim Adeyemi tries a shot during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Elche and Barcelona in Elche, Spain. | Photo: AP/Alberto Saiz
Barcelona's Raphinha celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Elche and Barcelona in Elche, Spain. | Photo: AP/Alberto Saiz
Barcelona's Raphinha scores from a penalty kick during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Elche and Barcelona in Elche, Spain. | Photo: AP/Alberto Saiz
Barcelona's Raphinha, vies for the ball with Elche's Victor Chust during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Elche and Barcelona in Elche, Spain. | Photo: AP/Alberto Saiz
Barcelona's Lamine Yamal heads for the ball during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Elche and Barcelona in Elche, Spain. | Photo: AP/Alberto Saiz
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