Barcelona continued their strong start to the La Liga season with a commanding 5-1 victory over Sevilla at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, maintaining their position at the top of the table.
The match featured standout performances from Robert Lewandowski and Pablo Torre, both netting braces to ensure the win for a youthful Barcelona side.
The Catalans were quick to establish control, with Polish striker Lewandowski converting a 24th-minute penalty after Raphinha was brought down. Just four minutes later, Pedri doubled the lead with a spectacular first-time strike from the edge of the box. Lewandowski added his second of the night before the break, meeting Raphinha’s cross to make it 3-0 at halftime.
Sevilla, struggling to cope with Barcelona’s relentless attack, pulled one back late in the match when Stanis Idumbo scored with their only shot on target. However, Pablo Torre, who came on as a substitute, quickly extinguished any hope for the visitors by scoring twice in the final ten minutes—first with a deflected shot and then with a free-kick.
The win keeps Barcelona three points clear at the top of La Liga, and Lewandowski's double brings him to 14 goals in all competitions this season. With upcoming fixtures against Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, this emphatic display sets the tone for a crucial week ahead.
A delighted home crowd also welcomed back Gavi, returning from a long injury layoff, as the Blaugrana displayed their free-flowing football to stay at the summit of Spanish football.
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