Valencia – Barcelona. How did Robert Lewandowski lead the Catalans to victory?

The Catalans wanted to erase the bad impression they left when they lost heavily to Monaco (0:3) in Monday’s Gamper Cup match.

New coach Hansi Flick has been without several key players. Injuries are being treated, including: Ilkay Guendogan, Frenkie de Jong, Ansu Fati and Gavi. Fermin Lopez, who helped Spain win Olympic gold at the Paris Games, has not yet returned from his vacation, and Dani Olmo, one of the heroes of Euro 2024 who returned in the summer, is also not ready to play.

Valencia – Barcelona. How did Robert Lewandowski play?

– We have injured players, but they will gradually return. I am happy with the players I have and with what the team is presenting. When I signed the contract I knew it would not be easy, but I trust the club. We are still a strong team, argued Flick.

Valencia’s attacking quartet consisted of Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Ferran Torres and Robert Lewandowski, who completed a hat-trick in the previous game against Valencia (4:2) at the end of April. He almost repeated the feat on Saturday night.