Lamine Yamal wearing FC Barcelona jersey during La Liga match against Valencia

Spanish teenager Lamine Yamal scored twice as FC Barcelona defeated Valencia CF 5-0 in a La Liga Matchday 4 fixture on September 6, 2026, at Mestalla Stadium in Valencia, Spain, to maintain their perfect start and sole leadership of the table.

Spanish midfielder Fermín López opened the scoring assist for Yamal’s sixth-minute chip over the goalkeeper, then netted himself in the 22nd minute from Englishman Anthony Gordon’s cutback; Brazilian forward Raphinha tapped in López’s cross at the 50th minute, Spanish midfielder Pedri finished Spanish attacker Dani Olmo’s pass in the 79th, and Yamal completed his brace from another Olmo through ball at the 84th. Barcelona dominated possession and chances from the opening whistle through full time.

Barcelona sit first in La Liga with 12 points from four wins, a goal difference of plus 15 after scoring 17 and conceding two.

Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona controlling the ball under pressure from Valencia defenders during a La Liga match
The moment Lamine Yamal scored the second goal against Valencia

Barcelona next face Feyenoord in the UEFA Champions League on September 9, 2026, at Spotify Camp Nou.