Barça dazzles on an unforgettable night at the Estadi Johan Cruyff

Flick doesn´t hold back and bets on an unprecedented trident

The German coach Hansi Flick was without two key pieces, Lamine Yamal and Frenkie de Jong, and also left Raphinha on the bench as punishment for arriving late to the pre-activation. Instead, he presented a novel attack with debutant Roony Bardghji, Ferran Torres, and Marcus Rashford.

In defense, Eric partnered with Cubarsí in the center, with Koundé on the right and Marc Casadó as a pivot. But the main protagonist would be Fermín, who started the match making it clear why he is an indispensable piece.

The first opportunities were for the blaugranas: Rashford, Koundé, Ferran with a lob... until Cubarsí appeared to cut off Valencia´s timid advances.

Fermín opens the scoring with a homegrown goal

The goal came around the half-hour mark after a brilliant triangulation. Extraordinary pass from Cubarsí to Ferran, a first-touch flick from the Valencian, and a left-footed finish from Fermín. A goal with a kiss to the badge included, celebrated like a lifelong culé.

Valencia tried to react, but did not trouble Joan Garcia. Before halftime, Casadó had a chance for 2-0, but shot over.

Raphinha and Fermín in a state of grace

After the break, Raphinha came on for a discreet Bardghji. Just after he started, Ferran had a clear chance after a pass from Fermín, but sent the ball to the post. The Valencian insisted, but without success.

It was Raphinha who broke the match open: a great play by Rashford on the left and a finish from the Brazilian for 2-0. Shortly after, Fermín scored a stunning goal with a left-footed shot from outside the area that lifted the entire Johan Cruyff. Another double for the Huelva native, who had already shone in the Gamper.

Lewandowski joins the rout and Bernal receives his ovation

The scoring duel between Fermín and Raphinha continued, and the Brazilian scored his second after an assist from Fermín himself. The next to join the party was Lewandowski, who in his 150th match as a blaugrana scored his first goal of the season after a pass from Dani Olmo.

The Pole rounded off the night with another goal that was reviewed by VAR and ultimately awarded, establishing the 6-0.

The evening had a perfect ending with the return of Marc Bernal, who was received with a great ovation. A magical night that shows this Barça can shine at Camp Nou, at Johan Cruyff, or in any stadium.