Barcelona Thump Real Valladolid at Camp Nou Thanks to Robert Lewandowski's Brace

• Barcelona's new signing Robert Lewandowski was on top form once again for his club on Sunday night
• The Poland international bagged a brace as Barcelona annihilated Real Valladolid 4-0 at the Camp Nou
• The victory has propelled Xavi Hernandez's side to the second position on the Spanish La Liga table

Robert Lewandowski's goal-scoring form continued as Barcelona defeated Real Vallodolid 4-0 at the Spotify Camp Nou on Sunday.

The Pole scored a brace for the second game in a row for the Catalan giants as Xavi Hernandez gave a starting role for Jules Kounde for the first time.

Lewandowski opened the scoring on 24 minutes to set Barca on their way before teenage midfielder Pedri added a second on the stroke of half-time at the Camp Nou.

The former Bayern Munich star was on target again with a brilliant back-heel finish.

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Lewandowski connected Ousmane Dembele's cute ball in behind and left spectators scratching their heads as they figured out how on earth he popped the ball into the goal.

That was his fourth goal in three appearances. Sergi Roberto scored late on to make it 4-0.

Barcelona have have moved up to second spot on the La Liga table on seven points from three matches, two behind Real Betis.

Joan Laporta Spotted With Nasty Black Eye at Barcelona Directors Box

Sports Brief earlier reported that Barcelona supremo Joan Laporta was sighted in the Spotify Camp Nou stands during his side's clash against Real Valladolid with a black eye.

The 60-year-old businessman was in the company of vice-president Rafa Yuste and Valladolid's president and Real Madrid legend Ronaldo Nazario.

Laporta first appeared in the Barcelona directors' box with sunglasses that covered a bruise on one of his eyes.