Jules Kounde Makes Barcelona Debut As Robert Lewandowski Steals Show With Another Double

Robert Lewandowski produced his second two-goal haul in eight days to inspire Barcelona to a 4-0 win over Real Valladolid as Jules Kounde made his debut.

Barcelona 4-0 Real Valladolid

Robert Lewandowski produced his second two-goal haul in eight days to inspire Barcelona to a 4-0 win over Real Valladolid at the Camp Nou.

Lewandowski stretched to volley Barca ahead from a Raphinha cross midway through the first half.

He then scored the game's third goal with a brilliant back-heeled finish on 64 minutes.

Robert Lewandowski scored two goals in Barcelona's 4-0 win over Real Valladolid on Sunday :: IMAGO/Pressinphoto/Colas Buera

Barcelona mete el primer gol!

LEWANDOWSKI 🔥 pic.twitter.com/AWT0I1Eg6a

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) August 28, 2022

BACKHEEL GOAL LEWANDOWSKI WOW 😱 pic.twitter.com/YVFXFfoi8F

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) August 28, 2022

Pedri and Sergi Roberto were also on the scoresheet for Barca on Sunday, while Ousmane Dembele claimed two assists.

Dembele was given a standing ovation when he was subbed off in the 82nd minute.

Barca fans had earlier given a warm welcome to Jules Kounde as the former Sevilla defender made his debut, days after his new club had completed his registration with La Liga.

📊| Jules Koundé vs Real Valladolid.

- 76 Touches.
- 54/58 Passes.
- 2/3 Long Balls.
- 2 Chances Created.
- 1 Shot.
- 0 Times Dispossessed.
- 1 Goal Line Clearance.
- 0 Times Dribbled Past.
- 1 Block.
- 1 Interception.
- 3/4 Duels Won.
- 1 Foul Won. pic.twitter.com/oOSrLEHi5h

— Barça Buzz (@Barca_Buzz) August 28, 2022

Kounde enjoyed an impressive first league appearance for Barca.

The highlight of his debut was a goal-line clearance but he also impressed in possession with 54 completed passes and three crosses.

But the night belonged to Lewandowski, who is the first Barca player this century to score four goals in his first three La Liga matches.

4 - Robert Lewandowski 🇵🇱 is the first player to score four goals in his first three LaLiga games since Radamel Falcao 🇨🇴 for Atletico Madrid in 2011 and the first to do so for Barcelona in the entire 21st century. Impact. pic.twitter.com/pDLAXvn9uy

— OptaJose (@OptaJose) August 28, 2022