This is how the rival called Robert Lewandowski on Canal+
Newcastle dominated the opening minutes, posing a serious threat to Barcelona, but the well-matched Joan Garcia held his own. Rashford stepped up after the break, his precise header and then a powerful long-range shot giving the visitors a two-goal lead. It wasn't until Anthony Gordon scored a consolation goal in stoppage time that the hosts secured a consolation, but it was the Catalan giants who enjoyed a 2-1 victory to kick off the season.
Before kick-off on Thursday, Polish fans were wondering whether "Lewy" would be making his first appearance in the Blaugrana starting lineup this season. Less than an hour before kick-off, it became clear that Hansi Flick would finally be captaining the Polish national team. This gave our striker a chance to score his 106th Champions League goal.
Such words about Robert Lewandowski! "Football legend"Ultimately, however, he failed to find the net. Much of the credit for this goes to the English team's defenders, including Burn. After the match, the 33-year-old was asked in an interview with Canal+ about playing against the Polish striker. "He's a football legend. I always wanted to face him. To be 37 and still playing for Barcelona... That shows what a great player he is. I really enjoyed that competition," the Newcastle player emphasized.
Lewandowski played 69 minutes. He was replaced by Ferran Torres, who had previously beaten the Polish striker for a spot in the Spanish champions' starting eleven.
In the second round of the league phase, FC Barcelona will face Paris Saint-Germain at home in a blockbuster clash. Newcastle will travel to Belgium to battle Royale Union SG for points. Both matches will take place on October 1st.
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