Barcelona opened their La Liga campaign with a commanding 5-0 victory at Elche, with Raphinha and Lopez each netting two goals to drive the rout.
The emphatic win marks a strong start to the season for the defending champions as they embark on a bid to secure a third consecutive league title. Two players contributing braces underlined Barcelona's attacking potency in the opener.
Aside from the four goals from Raphinha and Lopez, the visitors added a fifth strike to complete the scoreline, leaving Elche unable to respond on their home turf. The margin of victory underscored the gap between the sides on the day.
Barcelona will look to build on the result as the season progresses, while Elche will seek to regroup after a heavy defeat. The win provides early momentum for the champions as they begin the long campaign to retain their crown.