Robert Lewandowski bags two goals as Barcelona eases past Real Valladolid 4-0

29.08.2022 - 12:49 edition.cnn.com

By George Ramsay, CNNUpdated 0945 GMT (1745 HKT) August 29, 2022 Robert Lewandowski has scored four goals in three games for Barcelona. (CNN)He was nicknamed Lewangoalski by former teammate Thomas Müller — and now Barcelona fans see why.

New signing Robert Lewandowski continued his fast start to the season as he scored twice in Barça's impressive 4-0 win against Real Valladolid at the Camp Nou.

It was the second time in as many games that Lewandowski, Barcelona's statement summer signing from Bayern Munich, has netted a brace, while Pedri and Sergi Roberto also added goals for the home side. 'Old school meets new school' at Barcelona as Xavi and Pep Guardiola face off as managersAfter starting the La Liga season with a goalless draw against Rayo Vallecano, Barcelona has produced two strong performances against Real Sociedad and now Valladolid — signs the Catalan club might be heading for better results this season compared to last.

Lewandowski was denied by the post at the start Sunday's game, as too was Ousmane Dembélé 10 minutes later. Read MoreHowever, the Polish striker took advantage of Barça's pressure and got his first goal when he converted Raphinha's cross with a neat finish at the far post.

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Relentless striker Robert Lewandowski pounced twice as Barcelona hammered 10-man Elche 3-0 to move a point clear at the top of La Liga on Saturday. The Polish forward continued his sensational form since joining from Bayern Munich this summer, with a brace taking him to 11 goals in eight appearances across all competitions. With Real Madrid, who boast a 100 percent record after five games, visiting Atletico Madrid in the Sunday night capital derby clash, this was a chance for Barcelona to provisionally depose their rivals for the first time this season, and they took it.

Robert Lewandowski strikes against as Barcelona top La Liga

Relentless striker Robert Lewandowski pounced twice as Barcelona hammered 10-man Elche 3-0 to move a point clear at the top of La Liga on Saturday.

Robert Lewandowski shines as his latest brace takes Barcelona top of LaLiga after beating 10-man Elche

Barcelona went top of LaLiga ahead of Real Madrid after a commanding performance against Elche, who went down to 10 men after Gonzalo Verdu received a red in the 14th minute.

Bayern Munich Triumph Over Barcelona On Robert Lewandowski's Return

Two second-half goals in three minutes, including a superb chip from Leroy Sane, helped Bayern Munich defeat Barcelona 2-0 on Robert Lewandowski's return to Bavaria in the Champions League on Tuesday. Bayern's France defender Lucas Hernandez headed in a corner to open the scoring, but it was Sane who put the game beyond doubt for the home side. Former Manchester City forward Sane, who scored one and created another in Bayern's 2-0 opening Champions League win at Inter Milan, helped turn the match, which was well in Barca's favour after a furious opening half.