Robert Lewandowski hits brace as Barcelona thrash Real Valladolid at Camp Nou

Robert Lewandowski scored twice as Barcelona defeated Real Valladolid in a 4-0 convincing win. It was a dominant first half display from Barcelona as the visitors struggled to get into the game.

The Catalan giants showed their quality early on as Raphinha whipped in a great cross for Lewandowski to poke in on the stretch at the back post. Ad They then doubled their lead scoring a great team goal, Ousmane Dembele pulled it back to Pedri, who finished the chance clinically.

Liga‘He has something special’ – Ansu the key for Barca but should Dembele have seen red?22/08/2022 AT 13:18 Xavi’s side continued to control the game after the break and Lewandowski netted his second brace in as many weeks. Dembele played him through and the Polish striker scored with a sensational back heel while being forced wide.

In the final minutes a Lewandowski shot came back off the crossbar following a brilliant save from Jordi Masip and substitute Sergi Roberto was on hand to tuck away for a fourth. The win puts Barca up to second place with two wins and a draw with Real Madrid still to play tonight as they hope to match Real Betis, who also have a 100% winning record so far this season.

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