Barcelona enjoyed a dream start to the 2026–27 season despite an anonymous performance from Lamine Yamal, one that has many questioning what’s going on with the struggling superstar.
Hansi Flick’s side had no trouble dismantling Elche to the tune of a 5–0 opening day victory. Fermín López and Raphinha bagged braces and summer signings Karim Adeyemi and Anthony Gordon combined for a goal and two assists. Yamal, meanwhile, was hooked at the hour-mark without a goal contribution.
