Result and Goals
Barcelona, coached by Hansi Flick, opened the score at the 14th minute with a penalty converted by Raphinha. The Brazilian scored again at the 67th minute, after an assist from Anthony Gordon, and again at the 71st minute, also with Gordon’s help. Karim Adeyemi added the second goal at the 28th minute, just before halftime, and Fermín López sealed the rout with a brace at the 71st and 79th minutes. In total, Raphinha netted three goals, Adeyemi and López one each.
Elche’s Coach Analysis
The Argentine coach Martín Anselmi, in his first home match, lamented the defeat and said the team “could compete on equal terms” on several occasions. He noted that “when we compete together, we can hurt” and that “the areas are decisive.” He pointed out that Adeyemi’s second goal “came at a moment when Elche was close to finding a draw and completely changed the game’s scenario.”
Anselmi also highlighted that “we had set-piece situations that we couldn’t convert” and that “we felt we could score at any moment.” Despite the pain, the coach said he sees no “sequelae” and that “we must get up tomorrow to work.” He also recalled the emotion of his first home game, saying it “generated a lot of emotion” when he saw the crowd at the stadium.
Match Details
The Martínez Valero stadium witnessed a decisive victory for Barcelona, consolidating their status as the current LaLiga champions. Raphinha was the star, with a penalty and two headed goals, while Adeyemi and Fermín López completed the rout. Barcelona’s coach Hansi Flick maintained the team’s tempo throughout the match, and the final 5-0 score reflected the Blaugrana’s superiority over Elche.
