Overview

• Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski both struck twice off the bench and Fermín López added a brace as Barcelona routed Valencia 6-0.
• The game was staged at the 6,000-capacity Estadi Johan Cruyff because the renovated Camp Nou lacks reopening permits, with LaLiga granting a capacity exemption.
• The victory moved Barcelona to second in LaLiga with three wins from four, two points behind leaders Real Madrid.
• Lamine Yamal missed the match with a groin/hip issue picked up on Spain duty; he skipped Tuesday’s team training and is a major doubt for Newcastle after coach Hansi Flick criticized his national-team usage.
• Club officials plan talks with the RFEF on player-welfare communication, as Roony Bardghji debuted in Yamal’s place and teenager Marc Bernal returned from long-term injury.