Around 2,000 Valencia CF fans staged a massive protest outside Mestalla stadium after a 0-5 thrashing by Barcelona on Sunday, September 6, 2026. The match, from La Liga's fourth round, left the home team rooted to the bottom of the table with just one point. Barcelona, managed by Hansi Flick, took all three points and cemented their lead at the top with a perfect record.
The protest was first reported by the outlet Mundo Deportivo. Tension was high even before kick-off, with supporter groups like Curva Nord and Libertad VCF calling for a stadium boycott until the 19th minute. The presence of Peter Lim, son of the club's majority shareholder, was met with boos from the stands.
What is Barcelona's standing after the win?
The victory at Mestalla solidifies Barcelona's position at the summit of La Liga. The Blaugrana have 12 points from four games, with a flawless record of four wins. This gives them a two-point cushion over second-placed Alaves. Their attacking form is formidable, with 17 goals scored and only two conceded, for a +15 goal difference. You can follow the full standings on our league table page.
This win comes despite several key absences. Players like Eric García, Frenkie de Jong, Jesse Bisiwu, and Roony Bardghji are currently sidelined with injuries and were unavailable for Hansi Flick. The team's injury status can be tracked on the club's injuries page.
Who scored Barcelona's goals?
The rout was a collective effort, with Lamine Yamal as the standout performer. The young winger opened the scoring in the 6th minute and completed his brace in the 84th. Fermín López extended the lead in the 22nd minute, while Raphinha netted the third on 50 minutes. Pedri put the icing on the cake in the 78th, completing a resounding 0-5 scoreline.
Flick's starting lineup featured Joan García; Eric García, Cubarsí, Gerard Martín; Xavi Espart, Rodri, Pedri, Fermín; Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, and Gordon. For Valencia, coach Carlos Corberán fielded Dimitrievski; Maffeo, Arnau Martínez, Pepelu, Diakhaby, Jesús Vázquez; Otorbi, Dieng, Ugrinic; Javi Guerra, and Danjuma. The match was played in front of 47,319 spectators at Mestalla.
What caused the Valencia fans' protest?
The demonstration was the immediate response to a dire sporting situation. Valencia CF is in last place with one point from four matches, without a league win this season. Their record shows one goal scored and nine conceded. The defeat to the league leaders was the final straw for a fanbase deeply unhappy with the club's direction.
The protest held extra symbolism as it coincided with Kiat Lim's first La Liga match at Mestalla as Valencia president, a role he has held since March 2025. When questioned by media, the executive simply replied, "Not answerable." From the stands, one fan, Paula Lerín, shouted: "Jugadores mercenarios, no vais a salir, los capitanes dónde están y diles que se vayan de una puta vez."
What is Barcelona's next fixture?
Following this emphatic away display, Barcelona now turns its attention to its next La Liga commitment. The team will travel to face Levante away on September 13. Levante currently sits in 10th place in the table. All schedule details are available on our fixtures page.
