Overview
- Fermín López also struck twice as the match was staged at the Estadi Johan Cruyff while permits to reopen the renovated Camp Nou are still pending.
- Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski each netted braces after coming on as substitutes, a pairing RÉCORD reports is unprecedented for two teammates off the bench in a LaLiga game.
- Lewandowski made his 150th Barcelona appearance and recorded his first league goals of the season with late strikes.
- Coach Hansi Flick lauded the team’s intensity and said Raphinha started on the bench for technical reasons after a long trip with Brazil.
- Barcelona were without Lamine Yamal due to pubic discomfort and next visit Newcastle United in the Champions League.