Valencia were under pressure from the start at the Nou Camp on Saturday as Barcelona ran rampant, scoring five goals as they look to improve their La Liga standing.
Match Reports
Barcelona got off to a flying start, with 16-year-old Ansu Fati scoring after just two minutes, followed up by a second from Frenkie de Jong just five minutes later.
Kevin Gameiro gave Valencia a foothold in the game after a controversial VAR check. The offside flag went up after the ball hit the back of the net, but he was onside on the replay.
A mistake from former Barcelona keeper Jasper Cillessen allowed Gerard Pique to tap home his team's third, and then substitute Luis Suarez scored a fourth with his first touch, and a fifth close to the end of the match.
Match Events
2' GOAL! Barcelona 1-0 Valencia (Fati)
The youngster makes no mistake, finding the bottom right corner from the centre of the box for his second goal in two games.
7' GOAL! Barcelona 2-0 Valencia (De Jong)
The two newcomers Fati and de Jong combine again. This time, Fati cuts in from the left, beating Garay. He cuts back to find de Jong, who arrows the ball high into the net!
29' GOAL! Barcelona 2-1 Valencia (Gameiro)
Gameiro gets between Alba and Lenglet and slides the ball into the net. Hang on - there's a VAR check for offside...
51' GOAL! Barcelona 3-1 Valencia (Pique)
Barca win a corner off Gaya. Valencia clear. Arthur powers through midfield and passes inside to Griezmann. Cillessen spills Griezmann's shot and it unhelpfully bounces back off the post, and the Barca centre-back is there to finish! Valencia have it all to do again.
61' GOAL! Barcelona 4-1 Valencia (Suarez)
Suarez takes seconds to make his mark! The Uruguayan picks up the ball just outside Valencia's box, stops, feints to shoot for the far post and curls a cheeky shot in at the near instead. Shades of Ronaldinho against Chelsea in 2005 in that. Wonderful.
82' GOAL! Barcelona 5-1 Valencia (Suarez)
Suarez grabs his second! Rakitic's shot from the centre of the box is blocked. It's chipped back in front of goal but there's no Barca man there. Griezmann picks up the pieces and finds Suarez, who smashes it in at the near post from the left of the box. Power and placement at once.
92' GOAL! Barcelona 5-2 Valencia (Gomez)
Wass puts in a deep cross for Gomez who's beaten to the header. The ball ends up with Cheryshev, who drills a low cross into the corridor of uncertainty and Gomez pokes it into the net. That'll be the last act of the game.
basketballer
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Messi's Wifi might not be in the Squad but he has given the password of his Hotspot to Ansu Fati ๐
Desmondeyum
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Today valverde became Guardiola and Guardiola became valverde
Tijane
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Fun is not something we usually associate with Valverde but the game as been so fun to watch thus far The Barรงa we are seeing tonight is the Barรงa we know and loveโค๐
ishti
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Valverde:- I may be sacked very soon. Ansu Fati:- Hold my hand โ.
oz_nuestro
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Nothing made me more happier today than to see our midfield of FDJ-SB-AM ๐ Messi just need to come back then the equation is balance๐ช
leofrankid12
176
BARCELONA Love 5-2๐๐๐๐๐๐
Longlife2000
175
Breaking :- dembele ia going to play for Barcelona B. ๐ถ๐
alimailah
156
Barcelona got another Messi this time from Africa in the of Ansu Fati
Christopher_Robin
136
Reporter: Mr Valverde, Barcelona have surprised the fan's and the oppositio with their win. How did they do it? Valverde: I have no idea. I specifically told them to lose not win.
Beyond
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You can find every gif of nice goals here: http://www.goalgif.club/v2/live/matchGifs?match_id=52907712&language=en
Mosanya
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What an amazing match, what a incredible team, the team came prepared, and they were determined to get the three points today, they were excellent and decisive on the pitch, fati is a golden germ and we should do our best to keep him at Barca, he has a bright future, he is 16 and has already has two goals and an assist today, the combination between fati and de Jong in the first seven minutes of the game was quite impressive, congrats to de Jong for his first goal for barca, more to come...pique was goal was quite funny and lucky but glad he scored today, the most amusing part is Suarez returning from injury and scoring was brillant, a chip goal, the second goal was incredible, happy Suarez is back in form, well played Suarez... I will also say griezmann had a decent match, created chances, and always willing to score...happy valverde gave rakitic and Vidal a chance to play today, they are still important players in the squad, great game today, am happy for the win and the three points, good luck Barca, let's focus on our next game...
Christopher_Robin
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Asking barca to keep keep a clean sheet is like asking Valverde to be a good coach.
iamildaz
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Dedicating his goals to Luis Enrique daughter, Xana who tragically passed away.... You got my respect Suarez
oz_nuestro
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Valverde wifi strength is very strong when in camp nou.
Edoo87
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This Kid Is Surely Gonna Be A Big Star In Future!๐๐ฅ
MOSALAHFC
55
ansufati remove ur mask we know ur 16 yrs old Lionel Messi!!
chekwasi
55
2 goals same spot the beast is back
original10
45
This boy right here is a price asset for the future, Barcelona should guide and protect him. Amazing performance today. La Masia future is bright๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
Nesaiknruy_Legend
36
I think Barca will sell Dembele. Injury prone and has flopped at the club. Idk how they were dumb enough to send off Coutinho over Dembele.... also Fraudverde now keeps his job ๐
iradukundaeric
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If Suarez return with 2 goals then Messi will return with 5 goals