Barcelona began their La Liga season with a resounding 5-0 victory over Elche, displaying a dominant performance from start to finish. Raphinha and Fermín López each scored twice, while recent acquisition Karim Adeyemi, signed from Borussia Dortmund for €22 million, also found the net. The match marked the first official game after a busy transfer window for the Catalan club. Anthony Gordon, a big-money signing from Newcastle (€80 million), made his debut as a substitute in the 65th minute, replacing Lamine Yamal. The win signals a strong start for Barcelona and showcases the immediate impact of their new players. Elche were unable to offer any real resistance against Barcelona’s attacking prowess.