🗞️ Monday’s front pages, Barça masterclass, crisis at Valencia... | OneFootball

This Monday’s sports press places FC Barcelona’s emphatic thrashing at Mestalla (0-5) at the center of attention, a commanding win that cements the Blaugrana as the sole leaders of LaLiga.

In contrast to the Barça euphoria, Valencia suffer a heavy blow that has sparked deep concern in the capital of the Turia, while Real Madrid draws the spotlight ahead of the European kick-off.

Barça’s five-star display and storm clouds over Mestalla

The Catalan newspapers are full of praise for Hansi Flick’s team. Mundo Deportivo leads with “Leader’s five-star win” and describes the Blaugrana side as a “steamroller,” highlighting the brace from Lamine Yamal and the goals from Fermín, Raphinha and Pedri.

Along the same lines, Sport goes with “What a marvel!”, putting the emphasis on the footballing masterclass at Mestalla to go top with a perfect record.

Meanwhile, the Valencia press reflects the bitter side of the matchday. Superdeporte bluntly headlines “It smells like death”, warning of Valencia’s collapse, bottom of the table after taking just one point from a possible 12, with Kiat Lim present in the directors’ box watching the match.

Madrid options and points shared

In the capital, the front page of As focuses on the tactical side and the absences for Real Madrid under the headline “Diomande time”, anticipating a starting role for the Ivorian ahead of the Champions League debut due to the players missing.

At the top of Marca, meanwhile, the newspaper reveals the details and secrets behind the Diomande and Vinicius operations, explained by agent Thiago Freitas.

Finally, Estadio Deportivo focuses on the draw between Espanyol and Sevilla (1-1) with the headline “A bittersweet point”, praising Sevilla’s effort after taking the lead through Stassin and playing with ten men following Sangante’s red card before the home side’s equaliser in stoppage time

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