Ferran Torres lived up to his nickname, The Shark, ruthlessly hunting goals and netting a blistering hat-trick in just 30 minutes. His remarkable performance brought him to 10 goals in 25 appearances for Barcelona this season.
Player Ratings:
- Pedri – 9
A dominant midfield display, winning 9 duels, making 2 interceptions, and recovering the ball 3 times—all while maintaining a 92% pass accuracy. His stunning assist for Fermin and involvement in multiple goals showcased his brilliance. - Gerard Martin – 7
Had a tough time against Umar Sadiq and was guilty of a few sloppy passes but managed to avoid a disastrous outing. - Other Ratings:
- Szczesny – 7
- Balde – 8
- Eric Garcia – 7.5
- Cubarsi – 8
- Kounde – 7
- De Jong – 7.5
- Fermin – 8
- Yamal – 8.5
- Raphinha – 8.5
- Iñigo Martinez – 7.5
- Olmo – 7.5
- Casado – 7.5
- Fort – n/a
Barcelona’s dominance was so overwhelming that a Valencia fan was seen waving a white flag, begging for mercy after the team went 4-0 down. A truly crushing defeat for the hosts.
