Barcelona Thrash Valladolid 7-0 in La Liga Romp
Lewandowski Hat-Trick Leads Barca Onslaught
Blaugrana Maintain Perfect Start to the Season
FC Barcelona put in a devastating attacking display to thump Real Valladolid 7-0 at the Camp Nou on Sunday, maintaining their perfect start to the 2022-23 La Liga campaign.
Robert Lewandowski stole the show with a clinical hat-trick, while Ousmane Dembélé, Sergi Roberto, Raphinha, and Ansu Fati also got on the scoresheet for the dominant hosts.
The victory extends Barcelona's lead at the top of the table to five points over rivals Real Madrid, who were held to a 1-1 draw by Osasuna earlier in the day.
How the Match Unfolded
- Barcelona took an early lead through Dembélé's close-range finish in the 4th minute.
- Lewandowski doubled the advantage with a composed volley in the 24th minute.
- Sergi Roberto made it 3-0 just before halftime with a stunning strike from outside the box.
- Lewandowski completed his hat-trick with goals in the 65th and 85th minutes.
- Raphinha added a sixth in the 79th minute with a deflected effort.
- Fati completed the rout in stoppage time with a cool finish from close range.
Lewandowski's Impressive Form
Lewandowski's hat-trick takes his tally to five goals in four La Liga games this season, making him the league's leading scorer.
The Polish striker has been in sensational form since joining Barcelona from Bayern Munich this summer, and his goalscoring exploits have been a major factor in the team's strong start to the campaign.
Conclusion
Barcelona's emphatic win over Valladolid was a statement of intent from the defending champions.
With Lewandowski leading the line and a host of other attacking talents at their disposal, Xavi's team look well-equipped to retain their La Liga title and challenge for major honors on multiple fronts this season.
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