Robert Lewandowski scored twice and had an assist on his 34th birthday as Barcelona earned a 4-1 win at Real Sociedad on Sunday.
It was Barcelona’s first win of the new LaLiga season, with Ansu Fati coming off the bench in the second half to take charge of the match with two assists and a goal.
Polish striker Lewandowski opened the scoring in the first minute of the game, his first LaLiga goal since moving from Bayern Munich. Alexander Isak equalised five minutes later after latching on to a pass from David Silva.
Barca struggled to break the deadlock until coach Xavi Hernandez sent on Raphinha and Ansu in the 64th minute. Ousmane Dembele scored in the 66th minute with Lewandowski adding his second two minutes later. It was then Ansu’s turn in the 79th minute to nab a goal and close out the game.
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Rapid reaction
1. Lewandowski celebrates 34th in style
Robert Lewandowski, a €45 million summer signing from Bayern Munich, opened the scoring after just 49 seconds, turning home after good work from Pedri and Alejandro Balde to register his first goal for his new club.
La Real equalised soon after through a deflected Alexander Isak effort after Frenkie de Jong, standing in for the suspended Sergio Busquets, had lost the ball in midfield.
The two sides then traded blows in an even contest before Xavi Hernandez’s substitutes swung the fixture in Barca’s favour.
Ousmane Dembele continued his fine preseason form to restore Barca’s lead, driving in to the bottom corner after a sublime back-heel from substitute Ansu Fati.
Dembele’s goal kicked off a sensational last 25 minutes from Barca, with Lewandowski adding his second minutes later and the Polish striker then produced a brilliantly…
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