Barcelona crushed Valencia 7-1 at home in a match from the 21st round of La Liga. The Catalans were on a series of four consecutive matches without a win in the championship, but recorded a crushing success against the "bats".
Hansi Flick's team started strongly and pulled three goals back by the 14th minute after goals from Frenkie de Jong, Ferran Torres and Rafinha. Fermin Lopez scored twice before the break to increase to 5-0. In the 59th minute, Hugo Duro returned a goal for the guests, but Robert Lewandowski quickly restored Barca's lead. The final 7-1 was formed after an own goal by Cesar Tarrega in the 75th minute.
Thus, Barcelona returned to winning ways in La Liga and occupies third place in the standings with 42 points, seven less than the leader Real Madrid. In second place is Atletico Madrid with an asset of 45 points. Valencia is in penultimate place with 16 points, 4 from the safety line. | BGNES
