Barcelona have surged to the top of La Liga with a four-point lead over Real Madrid, completing a remarkable turnaround after trailing their rivals by five points earlier in the season.
Barcelona's difficult season took another hit this week after Fermin Lopez suffered a calf injury that will rule him out for around two weeks, according to reports in Spain.
Barcelona delivered a statement performance at the Camp Nou as they dismantled Valencia 6-0 in La Liga, with Fermín Lopez, Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski each scoring twice.
Barcelona have wrapped up their pre-season campaign in emphatic style, thrashing Italian side Como 5-0 in the Joan Gamper Trophy at the Estadi Johan Cruyff.
Barcelona delivered a devastating performance to thrash Valencia 7-1 at Camp Nou, ending a three-match home losing streak in La Liga.
FC Barcelona have received a timely boost ahead of their upcoming match against Sevilla, with midfielder Fermin Lopez returning to full training.