At 3:30 a.m. Beijing time on August 18th, the much-anticipated 1st round of La Liga was officially launched, and FC Barcelona (Barcelona) embarked on an away trip to challenge Valencia. This game not only attracted the attention of countless soccer fans around the world, but also an important test of the two teams' new season status.
At the beginning of the first half, both sides showed a strong desire to win, and the pace of offense and defense was rapid and intense. Valencia was obviously confident in playing at home, and they used their aggressive fighting and effective organization to put constant pressure on Barcelona's backline. Finally, in the 20th minute, during a corner kick, Duro, with his excellent header ability, leaped up high in the crowd and hit a powerful header to break the deadlock and give Valencia the lead.
Trailing behind, Barcelona did not panic, they quickly adjusted their tactics and strengthened their siege on Valencia's goal. Soon after, a subtle combination gave Barcelona the hope of equalizing the score. Yamal sent a precise cross from the left, and Lewandowski in the penalty area grabbed the ball and scored a header to equalize the score. This goal not only showed Levon's sharp sense and excellent technique as a world-class striker, but also let fans see Barcelona's toughness and determination in adversity.
At the change of possession, Barcelona continued to intensify their offense in an attempt to overtake the lead. Valencia, on the other hand, tried to hold on to the lead by playing solid defense. However, in the 65th minute of the match, Barcelona was awarded a penalty kick opportunity. Lewandowski stood in front of the penalty spot, he calmly assisted, kicked, and shot a powerful shot through the Valencia goal, making the score 1-2. This goal not only made Lewan complete the double of the match, but also gave Barcelona a valuable victory on the road.
In the following matches, both teams tried but failed to rewrite the scoreline again. Finally, with the referee's whistle, the match ended with Barcelona defeating Valencia by a score of 2-1, a good start for the new La Liga season.
