Graham Hansen Leads Relentless Barça to Eibar Rout

Under Jonatan Giráldez’s guidance, Barcelona’s lineup may rotate, but their commitment to playing with maximum intensity never wavers. At Ipurúa, Barça cruised to victory against a defensively-minded Eibar (0-4), showcasing their well-oiled machine. The match was effectively decided in the first half, with Graham Hansen making the difference with a goal and an assist.

Eibar adopted an unconventional approach, deploying an ultra-defensive formation with six defenders and three defensive midfielders, leaving Campos isolated upfront. Their aim was to neutralize Barcelona’s attack, bolstered by the inclusion of Torrejón and Rolfo as additional wide players.

Barça, however, adeptly navigated Eibar’s compact defense, showcasing their tactical prowess. Alexia initiated a move that culminated in a sublime cross from Graham and a first-touch finish from Salma Paralluelo, breaking Eibar’s resistance.

Maintaining over 83% possession, Barcelona dominated proceedings, culminating in Torrejón capitalizing on defensive errors to extend their lead. Despite controversy surrounding the third goal, scored by Graham Hansen amid an injured Eibar player, Barcelona’s relentless competitiveness shone through.

In the second half, Barcelona eased off slightly, allowing Eibar more space, yet Alexia’s exquisite header from Bruna’s delivery secured a resounding 0-4 victory. Ahead of the impending Copa de la Reina and Champions League finals, Barcelona’s display of intensity and ambition bodes well for their upcoming challenges.