Barcelona delivered a football masterclass as they destroyed Valencia 5-0 in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals.
The match, played at the Mestalla Stadium, saw Ferran Torres steal the show with a stunning hat-trick against his former club.
Fermin Lopez and Lamine Yamal also found the net, helping Barcelona secure a dominant victory.
Ferran Torres Starts the Party Early
It took Barcelona just three minutes to break the deadlock. Alejandro Balde delivered a perfect pass, and Ferran Torres finished with precision, scoring against his former side.
The early goal set the tone for the match as Barcelona controlled possession and dictated the tempo.
In the 17th minute, Torres struck again. Raphinha set up Lamine Yamal, who rattled the crossbar with a powerful shot. The rebound fell to Torres, who reacted quickly to slot the ball into the net.
Initially, the goal was ruled out for offside, but VAR overturned the decision, making it 2-0 for Barcelona.
Barcelona’s Attack Overwhelms Valencia
Valencia struggled to keep up with Barcelona’s relentless attacks. The Catalan giants pressed high and dominated possession, making it difficult for the home team to create chances.
In the 23rd minute, Pedri provided a brilliant assist to Fermin Lopez, who controlled the ball well, dribbled past the goalkeeper, and finished with ease to make it 3-0.
As the Valencia fans grew frustrated, Torres completed his hat-trick in the 30th minute. The Spaniard fired a low shot into the bottom-left corner, giving the goalkeeper no chance.
The Mestalla crowd responded with loud boos, and some Valencia supporters began leaving the stadium.
A Comfortable Lead at Half-Time
By halftime, Barcelona was already leading 4-0, and the match looked all but over. Valencia failed to register any meaningful attempts on target, while Barcelona’s defense remained solid.
Even when Valencia tried to push forward, Barcelona’s well-organized offside trap nullified their efforts.
Lamine Yamal Adds the Fifth Goal
The second half continued in the same fashion, with Barcelona in complete control. Valencia had a brief moment of hope in the 47th minute when Umar Sadiq found the back of the net. However, the goal was ruled offside, adding to the home team’s frustrations.
In the 59th minute, Lamine Yamal got his moment. Raphinha played a smart backpass inside the box, and Yamal fired a low shot that went past two Valencia defenders and into the net. The 17-year-old celebrated in style, marking another milestone in his young career.
Valencia’s Night to Forget
Despite making several substitutions, Valencia could not change the course of the match. The home side had a few half-chances, but they failed to trouble Barcelona’s goalkeeper.
The frustration was evident as Valencia’s players picked up unnecessary yellow cards towards the end of the game.
Barcelona, on the other hand, looked comfortable. They controlled possession, slowed down the game, and ensured their clean sheet remained intact. The referee blew the final whistle, confirming a crushing 5-0 victory for the visitors.
Barcelona Marches into the Semifinals
With this dominant win, Barcelona booked their place in the Copa del Rey semifinals.
Ferran Torres’ hat-trick was the highlight of the night, and coach Hansi Flick’s decision to rest Robert Lewandowski paid off.
The victory sends a strong message to their rivals as they continue their hunt for silverware.
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