Barca’s 5-0 Surge with Injury Worry | MLS News

Barcelona crushed Elche 5-0 in their season opener, proving they’re title contenders with a dazzling, flexible attack that turned experimental lineups into goals. Karim Adeyemi dazzled on the left, Raphinha stunned as a striker, and Anthony Gordon lit up the second half—showing Barcelona may not need a traditional striker after all. But clouds loom: Gavi limped off with a knee injury, joining de Jong and Rodri on the sidelines. Still, this commanding win signals a team ready to dominate—and fans are already buzzing for what’s next. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/53abfa780de6829f