Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Adeyemi Scores on Debut as Barcelona Crush Elche
Barcelona began the new La Liga season by beating Elche 5-0.
Raphinha scored first from a penalty.
Karim Adeyemi then scored in his first competitive game for Barcelona.
His goal came after a quick counterattack.
Anthony Gordon helped the team with two assists after entering the match.
Raphinha scored again, and Fermin Lopez scored twice.
Adeyemi joined Barcelona from Borussia Dortmund in July.
The performance gave him an early chance to become a regular starter.
Barcelona opened their La Liga title defence with a 5-0 win away at Elche.
Raphinha scored an early penalty before Karim Adeyemi struck on his competitive debut.
Anthony Gordon provided two assists after coming off the bench.
Raphinha scored again, while Fermin Lopez added two goals after halftime.
Barcelona signed Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund for an initial €22 million, with potential add-ons.
- Who
- FC Barcelona, Karim Adeyemi, Elche, Raphinha, Anthony Gordon and Fermin Lopez.
- What
- Barcelona defeated Elche 5-0, with Adeyemi scoring on his competitive debut.
- When
- In the opening match of the new La Liga season; Adeyemi joined Barcelona in July.
- Where
- At Estadio Martinez Valero, Elche.
- Why
- Barcelona were beginning their title defence, while Adeyemi was making his first competitive appearance after joining the club.
- Result
- Elche 0-5 Barcelona
- Competition
- La Liga
- Match stage
- Opening match of the new season
- Debut scorer
- Karim Adeyemi
- Transfer fee
- Initial €22 million, with potential add-ons of €7 million
- Contract
- Adeyemi signed through 2031
- Previous club
- Borussia Dortmund