Hansi Flick has once again beaten Valencia, with Barça achieving a truly favorable result of 6 goals to 0 in LaLiga. The match was filled with tension in the hours leading up to it after the choice of Estadi Johan Cruyff as the venue for the clash. Despite this, the Catalan team didn't seem to notice, as it was superior from the first minute to the last.
Barcelona was a steamroller from the very beginning, taking the lead before the first half hour. Fermín López led the victory with a brace, joined by fellow two-goal scorers Raphinha and Lewandowski, who managed to score after coming on in the second half. However, what Flick managed to confirm has become the best takeaway from the match.
It's official, there's a partner for Pau Cubarsí
Hansi Flick has tried everything at the start of this season. Iñigo Martínez's departure during the last days of the transfer window changed all the German's plans, forcing him to look for a new partner for Cubarsí. At first, he tried Ronald Araújo, although he didn't end up liking it.
Afterward, he also tried his luck with Christensen. However, the final choice was another. In this match against Valencia, it was proven that, in the current squad, the best possible partner for the young academy player is Eric García. Both worked together perfectly for the full 90 minutes, keeping a clean sheet.
In fact, their work was so good that Joan hardly had to intervene. The idea from now on is that the duo formed by Eric García and Cubarsí will become the regular center-back pairing.
Another walkover against Valencia
Returning to what happened at Estadi Johan Cruyff against Valencia, the truth is that there was no rival for Barcelona. At all times it was superior, even allowing itself to give minutes to some of the less regular academy players. In the second half, Jofre Torrents also had the opportunity, while Marc Bernal returned during the last 10 minutes.
The Catalan midfielder came on in the 81st minute, replacing Pedri, who once again stood out on the field.
Everything was positive for Barça in this match against Valencia. Comfortable 6-0 victory, no injuries, center-back pairing found, and minutes for the less regular players. Now it's time to focus on the Champions League, as a very busy schedule lies ahead.