Messi was holding back this Barcelona super team - Twitter erupts as Robert Lewandowski scores stunning hat-trick in 5-1 win over Viktoria Plzen × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Football UEFA Champions League 2022-23 News

Messi was holding back this Barcelona super team - Twitter erupts as Robert Lewandowski scores stunning hat-trick in 5-1 win over Viktoria Plzen

By Matthew Guyett Modified 08 Sep 2022 Follow Us 2 Comments Share Lewandowski grabs himself a hat-trick Barcelona romped to a fantastic 5-1 win over Viktoria Plzen in their UEFA Champions League opener on September 7. Robert Lewandowski scored a phenomenal hat-trick to continue his rich vein of form. Barca pressurized early on and made the breakthrough in the 12th minute. A sweeping Ousmane Dembele corner was flicked on by Jules Kounde. Franck Kessie reacted quickest to head home his first goal in Barcelona colors to send the La Liga giants on their way to a comfortable victory. Kounde now has three assists in as many appearances so far for Barca. Lewandowski then grabbed his sixth goal of the season in the 34th minute. The prolific Pole sent a stunning strike past the outstretched Jindrich Stanek, with Sergi Roberto providing the assist. Plzen a sprung a surprise and pulled one back in the 44th minute when the Czech side broke on the counter and Jan Sykora steered past Marc-Andre ter Stegen. It would only prove to be mere consolation, however, as the Polish hitman would get on the scoresheet for a second time. The Pole headed in from close range following Dembele's dazzling run and perfect cross in the dying embers of added time in the first half. There was never really any doubting that Lewandowski wouldn't grab his hat-trick. The former Bayern Munich striker curled a delightful effort past Stanek after a nice knock-on from Ferran Torres. It is his sixth hat-trick scored in Champions League competition and his first for Barcelona. Torres then slotted home Barca's fifth after he timed his run perfectly to meet Kessie's dink over the stagnant Plzen back four in the 71st minute. FC Barcelona@FCBarcelonaFULL TIME! #BarçaViktoria129042346FULL TIME! #BarçaViktoria https://t.co/QdsyLPYMBQ Xavi Hernandez's men were deserved winners and romped to victory in style, with Plzen posing little to no threat whatsoever. Here are some reactions from fans on Twitter to a phenomenal win for the Blaugrana and an electric hat-trick for Lewandowski: ??? ???? @TheEuropeanLadBarça couldn't have gotten a more perfect striker than Robert Lewandowski. The goals were always going to come but technically he is on elite level as well.4292311Barça couldn't have gotten a more perfect striker than Robert Lewandowski. The goals were always going to come but technically he is on elite level as well. Gary Lineker @GaryLineker2 more goals for @lewy_official. What a wonderful striker he is.26481592 more goals for @lewy_official. What a wonderful striker he is. ??@PurePain07@FCBarcelona Messi was holding back this Barcelona super team11@FCBarcelona Messi was holding back this Barcelona super team OptaJoe@OptaJoe3 - Robert Lewandowski is the first player to score a UEFA Champions League hat trick for three different teams (one for Borussia Dortmund, four for Bayern Munich, one for Barcelona). Collection.323803 - Robert Lewandowski is the first player to score a UEFA Champions League hat trick for three different teams (one for Borussia Dortmund, four for Bayern Munich, one for Barcelona). Collection. https://t.co/UkwcqhRhr6 ???? ???????@Keke_M_@FCBarcelona @ChampionsLeague We're cooking4@FCBarcelona @ChampionsLeague We're cooking https://t.co/JgsFtwBqki M'hammed D. Kleib@mhammed_mdk@FCBarcelona @ChampionsLeague SCARY HOURS FOR EUROPE BARÇA IS BACKKK!3@FCBarcelona @ChampionsLeague SCARY HOURS FOR EUROPE BARÇA IS BACKKK! Barça Believers@Barcabelievers_Dembele ever since he got married12513Dembele ever since he got married https://t.co/3K2bauN5K7 Ghûl@Ghul_42@User2221112 @FCBarcelona @ChampionsLeague Xavi Ball effect ???1@User2221112 @FCBarcelona @ChampionsLeague Xavi Ball effect ??? Suvam@BlaugranaPhotosLewa. #BarçaViktoria71Lewa. #BarçaViktoria https://t.co/TXMkSI0oEj FC Barcelona@FCBarcelonaHAT TRICK LEWANDOWSKI! HAT TRICK LEWANDOWSKI! HAT TRICK LEWANDOWSKI! HAT TRICK LEWANDOWSKI! HAT TRICK LEWANDOWSKI! HAT TRICK LEWANDOWSKI! HAT TRICK LEWANDOWSKI! HAT TRICK LEWANDOWSKI! HAT TRICK LEWANDOWSKI! HAT TRICK LEWANDOWSKI! HAT TRICK LEWANDOWSKI! HAT TRICK LEWANDOWSKI!135193299HAT TRICK LEWANDOWSKI! HAT TRICK LEWANDOWSKI! HAT TRICK LEWANDOWSKI! HAT TRICK LEWANDOWSKI! HAT TRICK LEWANDOWSKI! HAT TRICK LEWANDOWSKI! HAT TRICK LEWANDOWSKI! HAT TRICK LEWANDOWSKI! HAT TRICK LEWANDOWSKI! HAT TRICK LEWANDOWSKI! HAT TRICK LEWANDOWSKI! HAT TRICK LEWANDOWSKI! Roṋewa Mathephe@Ronewa_Mathephe@FCBarcelona Relax dude it's just Viktoria Plzen6@FCBarcelona Relax dude it's just Viktoria Plzen https://t.co/0BBFyp43jp Akwasi@akwasiduah_@FCBarcelona ?111@FCBarcelona ? https://t.co/Ss7xZDQN1y UEFA Champions League@ChampionsLeagueLewandowski becomes the first player to score a hat-trick for 3 different teams in the #UCL 3272517Lewandowski becomes the first player to score a hat-trick for 3 different teams in the #UCL https://t.co/0wj3PtgZOr Khutšo@Khutjo_Alaba@ChampionsLeague Really miss him at Bayern. We definitely lost our goal machine here@ChampionsLeague Really miss him at Bayern. We definitely lost our goal machine here ???????@ChaaliiyKayHALF TIME 3-1.

Lewandowski is the best Number 9 itw!
Our attack is so fluid.
Matrimonial Dembele >>>>
Pedri is a genius.
Thank you Koundé!
Get me Baldé please..
We really suffered last season, it's time for enjoyment.

Visça Barça!19126HALF TIME 3-1.Lewandowski is the best Number 9 itw!Our attack is so fluid.Matrimonial Dembele >>>>Pedri is a genius.Thank you Koundé!Get me Baldé please..We really suffered last season, it's time for enjoyment.Visça Barça! https://t.co/sRMJ2O35Vh Reshad Rahman @ReshadRahman_Another Kounde assist3407222Another Kounde assist https://t.co/myOJrCAUu7 FC Barcelona@FCBarcelona1! 2! 3!72949871! 2! 3! https://t.co/aJoOJQKpCu ATOPAHENE?@_AtopaheneThis woman has transformed Dembele , Barcelona fans are grateful madam?1168172This woman has transformed Dembele , Barcelona fans are grateful madam? https://t.co/qKGN0zuOj9 Seán McGrinder@sean1to9@GaryLineker @lewy_official He might finally win the Ballon d'Or3@GaryLineker @lewy_official He might finally win the Ballon d'Or FC Barcelona@FCBarcelona?‍ Hat trick granted101441196?‍ Hat trick granted https://t.co/I69qbFs6Fr ????@BlaugranaGlen@FCBarcelona @lewy_official @ChampionsLeague We are gonna win the Champions League with this duo ??16@FCBarcelona @lewy_official @ChampionsLeague We are gonna win the Champions League with this duo ?? https://t.co/9FcZytqOpA ~Phyka~@DG_Phyk@FCBarcelona @lewy_official @ChampionsLeague Lewandowski Pedri all the way with great performance and combinations we are proud of you???131@FCBarcelona @lewy_official @ChampionsLeague Lewandowski Pedri all the way with great performance and combinations we are proud of you??? https://t.co/6zvSy7L7Dn

Barcelona could be dark horses in this season s Champions League with Lewandowski at his best

Barca's stars are shining Barcelona are a team in transition, that much is clear. However, Xavi's side are a real treat to watch and they have had an outstanding summer transfer window that has put them in contention to fight among the elite. The Blaugrana had to sit back and watch their arch rivals Real Madrid lift both the La Liga title and the Champions League trophy last season. The Catalan giants bowed out of Europe's elite club competition at the group stage. That doesn't feel like it will be the case this time around with the likes of Lewandowski, Raphinha and Kounde now in the side. The rejuvenated Barca may just be the dark horses of this season's Champions League. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Matthew Guyett × Feedback Thank You! 2 comments Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी