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ANDl Barcelona of Hansi Flick They made their debut in an official match with a hard-fought victory on the first day of EA Sports LaLiga. The blue and red team managed to beat Valencia at Mestallaone of the most difficult stadiums in the competition. The three points were possible thanks to a double from Robert Lewandowskiwhich allowed the Catalans to reverse the situation after a very improvable first half.
The visitors started the match with some difficulties. In the first half they made several mistakes which almost cost them the match. However, in the second half, the team showed a better version, led by Lewandowski, who was responsible for ensuring the comeback.
First win on the opening day since 2021
As noted Flick after the match: “There are many things to improve, but it is important to start with a win”The favourable result at Mestalla marks a positive start for the team, which had not managed to win in the first league match since 2021in a crash in the Camp Nou which ended 4-2 against Real Sociedad.
This victory also stands out for breaking a bad streak. Barcelona had not been able to win in their league debut away from home since the season 2015-2016On that occasion, under the direction of Luis Enrique, the blue and red team beat the Athletic Club in San Mams by 0-1, with a goal from Luis Suárez.
Barça had not won on the first date away from home since 2015
It is not usual for Barça to play the first matchday of LaLiga away from homebut when it has done so in recent years, the results have been negativeIn the 2019-2020 campaign, also at San Mams, the team lost 1-0 against Athletic, and last year, they drew at Getafe. On this occasion, however, Flick’s team managed to break the trend and get off to a good start in Valencia.
With this victory, Barcelona not only achieves an important result in one of the most difficult fields of the competitionbut it also sends a positive message ahead of what will surely be a long season. There is still a lot to improve, as the German coach himself acknowledged, but picking up three points in the debut is always a good omen.
