Sunday , 20 April 2025
Home International Sports Football Lewandowski double helps Barcelona beat Barbastro
FootballInternational Sports

Lewandowski double helps Barcelona beat Barbastro

Robert Lewandowski scored twice as Barcelona comfortably dispatched Barbastro to reach the last 16 of the Copa del Rey.

Manager Hansi Flick named a strong team for the trip to the fourth-tier side as Barca looked to bounce back from successive La Liga defeats before the winter break.

Former Manchester City defender Eric Garcia set Barca on their way before Lewandowski met Pablo Torre’s free-kick to head home.

Lewandowski struck again after half-time, latching on to a deft pass from Torre and rolling the ball into the corner to take his tally for the season to 25 goals across all competitions.

After laying on two assists, Torre got his name on the scoresheet when he profited from a mistake by goalkeeper Arnau Fabrega.

With a spot in the next round secured, 16-year-old Toni Fernandez was handed his senior debut in the 81st minute.

Barcelona are record 31-time winners of the Copa del Rey but have not lifted the trophy since 2020-21.

Related Articles

Alcaraz, Rune set for Barcelona open final showdown

Carlos Alcaraz, the Spanish world number two, has reached the Barcelona Open...

Bayern Munich close in on German title after statement win

Bayern Munich strengthened their grip on the Bundesliga title with a comprehensive...

Barca stun Celta Vigo with late dramatic win

La Liga leaders Barcelona staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Celta Vigo...

Man City strike twice late on to beat Everton

Manchester City strengthened their Champions League hopes with a hard-fought win at...