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Fermín shines again at the Johan Cruyff Stadium: double and MVP

Published New:15/09/2025 - 00:26h

Updated New:15/09/2025 - 14:48h

As in the Joan Gamper Trophy, Fermín López led Barça's rout, this time against Valencia (6-0). The player from Huelva participated in three goals, scoring a brace

FC Barcelona crushed Valencia at the Johan Cruyff Stadium (6-0) in a stellar night for Fermín López. The Spanish international returned to the lineup and was, by far, the best of the devastating Azulgrana attack, with two goals and direct participation in half of the goals scored by the Azulgrana team.

The player from Huelva opened the scoring in the 29th minute, taking advantage of a remarkable pass from Ferran Torres to arrive launched from the left and blast the goalkeeper Agirrezabala with a crossed left-footed shot. The 'Shark' wasted two very clear opportunities, one of them with a shot against the post, after two passes filtered by the '16'.

However, Barça managed to show their superiority on the scoreboard in the second half, destroying the rival defense after the entry of Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski. Fermín would also celebrate again in the 56th minute, this time with a powerful long-range shot that surprised the rival goalkeeper.

Fermín López did everything against Valencia: great match and statement

Fermín López, celebrating his second goal against Valencia (6-0)

Already with the score at 3-0, López shot a chipped ball in the 66th minute that ended in Raphinha's second goal. The desperation of Copete and Gayà to clear left the ball served to the Brazilian, who with a lethal left-footed shot made it 4-0.

Flick put Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski on in the final stretch of the match, but kept Fermín on the field for the 90 minutes. A reward for his dedication and brilliant performance, as the player from El Campillo not only contributed in attack.

The attacking midfielder also recovered 6 balls, completing 41 of 46 passes (89%) and winning 4 of 10 individual duels. In addition, he created a couple of clear opportunities and had 3 successful dribbles, along with 5 shots (4 of them on target).

Although Rafa and Lewandowski also scored twice, the player from Huelva was, by far, the best of the match and takes another step forward in the fight, hand in hand, with Olmo for the starting position. After two discreet performances against Mallorca and Levante, the '16' shone again with his own light at the Johan Cruyff Stadium.

A month ago, the player from Huelva was MVP against Como (5-0), a match where he had also scored twice. Against Valencia, the attacking midfielder scored his first official goals of the 25/26 season. The previous year, he scored 8 goals and 10 assists in 48 matches.

Fermín López's records against Valencia

Minutes played: 90
Goals: 2
Assists: 0
Opportunities created: 2
Passes completed: 41 of 46 (89 %)
Dribbles: 6
Duels won: 4 of 10 (40 %)
Balls recovered: 6
Shots on target: 4
Fouls: 2

Fermín reveals the keys to his great form

In post-match statements, Fermín spoke with 'Movistar+' about the keys to his great match against Valencia. The player from Huelva highlighted his excellent communication with Ferran Torres and the importance of Flick's message: "maintain intensity and humility".

In addition, he ratified his commitment to the club after an intense summer, with many market rumors. "I never doubted being here. I have always wanted to be here and I will fight to be here for many years. There were always speculations. This is all part of football. I was very calm and I am very happy to continue here," he said.