Barcelona Thrash Elche 5-0 in La Liga Opener as Raphinha Scores Twice

Barcelona kicked off their new La Liga campaign in spectacular fashion on August 24, 2026, securing a resounding 5-0 victory against Elche at the Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero, also known as the Martinez Valero Stadium. Hansi Flick's side displayed complete control throughout the ninety minutes, overwhelming the home team to claim all three points in their opening fixture of the season.

The scoring got underway early in the encounter when Barcelona were awarded a penalty in the 14th minute of the match. Raphinha stepped up to take the spot-kick and successfully converted it, giving the visitors an early lead and setting the tone for the rest of the evening. Raphinha was not done there, later adding another goal to complete a stellar individual performance with a brace.

Alongside Raphinha, Fermin Lopez also found the back of the net twice during the dominant fixture, further extending Barcelona's comfortable lead over Elche. Meanwhile, debutant Karim Adeyemi marked his first appearance for the club by scoring a goal, while substitute Anthony Gordon made a significant impact off the bench by providing two assists for his teammates.

This comprehensive 5-0 triumph marks a significant milestone in the fixture history between the two clubs. Specifically, this result against Elche extends Barcelona's remarkable winning streak, representing their 11th consecutive victory against the same opponent in La Liga matches.

Elsewhere in the Spanish top-flight competition, rival club Real Madrid had also commenced their weekend fixtures successfully. On the previous day, Real Madrid secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory away from home against Espanyol at their opponents' stadium, setting an early competitive pace at the top of the league table alongside Barcelona's statement win.