Barcelona defeated Valencia 5-0 at the Mestalla Stadium in a quarter-final match of the Copa del Rey. The goals for the "Culés" were scored by Ferran Torres three times, Fermín López, and Lamine Yamal. With this victory, Barcelona secured its place in the semi-finals of the tournament, where they could face Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid, or Real Sociedad.
The first goal came three minutes into the match when Ferran Torres scored low to the far post after an excellent through ball from Keita Balde. Subsequently, the team managed by Hansi Flick scored three goals in a matter of minutes. Raphinha provided an assist for Yamal, who scored at the near post. Torres scored his second goal by taking advantage of a long pass from Raphinha.
In the second half, Torres came close to a hat-trick by hitting a shot off the post, but the rebound fell to Torres, who did not miss and volleyed the ball into the net. The fifth goal was scored by young Lamine Yamal with a crossed shot. Goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski had a weak reaction to the shot, allowing for the heavy Barcelona victory.
In summary, Barcelona showed a dominant performance against Valencia, ensuring their advance to the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey with a convincing 5-0.
