OCTOBER 7 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
BARCELONA 11-0-2 · 1ST IN LALIGA · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
11-0-2 · 1ST IN LALIGA · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
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Robert Lewandowski Scores a First Half Hat-Trick in Victory vs. Alaves Barcelona won 3–0 vs. Alaves in La Liga thanks to Robert Lewandowski’s hat-trick
First-half hat trick for Lewandowski as Barcelona top ahead of international break
Robert Lewandowski has continued his impressive start to the seasonOCTOBER 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ansu Fati - Two shots on target Ansu Fati recorded two shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 3-0 victory versus Deportivo Alaves.
Impact Fati came off the bench Sunday after 67 minutes to replace Lamine Yamal. He managed to place two shots on target. It was the 21-year-old's first La Liga match appearance since returning from Brighton and Hove Albion on loan in June.
OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Eric Garcia - Assists hat trick goal Garcia assisted once to go with one shot (not on goal) in Sunday's 3-0 win versus Deportivo Alaves.
Impact Garcia took to the pitch after 6 minutes Sunday for an injured Ferran Torres. The defender executed a clearance and blocked a shot, in attack he had an attempt blocked and created the assist for Barca and Robert Lewandowski's third goal. The Spanish U23 international usually appears from the bench and has delivered one clean sheet.
OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Raphinha - Brace of assists in win Raphinha assisted twice to go with three shots (one on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 3-0 victory versus Deportivo Alaves.
Impact Raphinha was successful in his role as playmaker Sunday delivering four crosses, a long ball and notably two assists for Robert Lewandowski to convert. The team captain tucked in behind the Polish striker at the center of attack, he placed an attempt on target and had two others blocked. The Brazilian is enjoying a strong start to the season, he has netted five and delivered four assists from the opening nine matches, and also scored and assisted in Barca's last outing, a Champions League tie against Young Boys.
OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Robert Lewandowski - Hat trick in stellar performance Lewandowski scored three goals to go with six shots (five on goal) in Sunday's 3-0 victory versus Deportivo Alaves.
Impact Lewandowski put in a world class performance Sunday scoring a hat trick from his five on target attempts, he also had an effort blocked. The 36-year-old veteran has not lost his touch and is playing as well as ever, he is currently La Liga's top scorer with 10 strikes and has also delivered two assists. This form includes netting eight goals from his last five matches.
OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Inaki Pena - Second clean sheet in three matches Pena registered two saves and kept a clean sheet in Sunday's 3-0 win over Deportivo Alaves.
Impact Pena did not have much to do Sunday as Barcelona bossed 72 percent of the possession. He saved both shots he faced on target and made three clearances. He has been doing a decent job as starting keeper while usual number 1, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, recovers from tendon surgery. From three starts he has delivered two clean sheets.
OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Wojciech Szczesny - Signs with Barcelona Szczesny has agreed to a transfer to Barcelona out of free agency, according to his new club.
Impact Szczesny has opted out of retirement to help out Barcelona after they lost regular starter Marc-Andre ter Stegen for much of the season due to a knee issue. The Polish keeper has had a long and honorable career, playing in 548 matches over a 17-year career, earning 210 clean sheets in that time while allowing 559 goals. He will join the club as a second to begin with but could take the spot of Inaki Pena if he starts to struggle.
OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Pedri - Provides assist in win Pedri assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 5-0 win against BSC Young Boys.
Impact Pedri notched his first Champions League assist of the season in the 37th minute as he delivered a beautiful free-kick cross that found Inigo Martinez in the box. Additionally, he was key in the second goal of the match as he took a shot inside-the-box that was deflected, but landed with Raphinha who then scored.
OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Inigo Martinez - Scores, assists in win Martinez scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and two chances created in Tuesday's 5-0 win versus BSC Young Boys.
Impact Martinez had his most productive offensive display as a member of Barcelona, as he scored and assisted in their win. Both his goal and his assist mark his first as a member of the club. After playing a rotational role the previous season, he's now started nine out of 10 games under Hansi Flick.
OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Raphinha - Scores, assists in win Raphinha scored one goal and assisted once from six shots and six chances created in Tuesday's 5-0 victory against BSC Young Boys.
Impact Raphinha had a strong performance as he scored and assisted in the first half against BSC Young Boys. The forward was an integral part of their attack as he matched his season-high with six shots and set a new season-high with six chances created.
OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Robert Lewandowski - Scores twice in win Lewandowski scored two goals to go with five shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Tuesday's 5-0 victory versus BSC Young Boys.
Impact Lewandowski notched his first two goals of the Champions League as he scored once in each half, both of them occurring from short-range. The striker has gotten off to a strong start this season as he's scored nine goals in 10 games across both competitions.
OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Inaki Pena - Secures clean sheet in win Pena made one save and allowed zero goals in Tuesday's 5-0 victory versus BSC Young Boys.
Impact Pena faced little pressure as he obtained his first clean sheet of the Champions League in his debut appearance. Pena will remain in goal until new signee Wojciech Szczesny is deemed fit to play. It is yet to be determined how much playing time each goalkeeper will see moving forward.
OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Champions League takeaways: Arsenal, Barcelona, Dortmund, Inter and Man City win big
Matchday 2 of the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League kicked off with some dominant victories, including Arsenal, Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund, In...OCTOBER 1
Frenkie De Jong - Returns to bench De Jong (ankle) is on the bench for Tuesday's clash with Young Boys.
Impact De Jong returns to the bench for Tuesday's clash. The midfielder has been back in training in recent weeks and finally passed all checks to get on the bench. When fit he should displace Marc Casado in the starting XI.
OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Robert Lewandowski - Quiet performance in loss Lewandowski had two shots (one on target) during Saturday's 4-2 loss against Osasuna.
Impact Lewandowski was coming off scoring three times over the previous two league starts, but this time he didn't have any room to operate as the opposing defense barely let him touch the ball. Despite being scoreless here, the striker is still La Liga's top goalscorer this season, with seven goals in eight appearances.
SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Inaki Pena - Concedes four in loss Pena made one save and conceded four goals during Saturday's 4-2 loss against Osasuna.
Impact Pena had his second start since Marc-Andre ter Stegen's season-ending injury and this time he just couldn't do anything against an inspired Osasuna attack that scored twice each half. Despite not being at fault for any of the goals, the goalkeeper will definitely hope to do better during upcoming games, starting with Tuesday's UCL clash against Young Boys.
SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Ferran Torres - Logs assist in loss Torres delivered an assist, had two shots (one on target) and made two tackles (one won) during Saturday's 4-2 loss against Osasuna.
Impact Torres had his first start in a month and was having a so-so performance until the 89th minute, when he assisted Lamine Yamal for his team's second goal. That's now one goal and two assists over seven league appearances for the forward, who still remains far from being a surefire starter under new head coach Hansi Flick.
SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Lamine Yamal - Scores off bench in loss Yamal scored a goal off three shots (one on target) and created two chances after coming off the bench during Saturday's 4-2 loss against Osasuna.
Impact Yamal came off the bench for the first time this season, being brought as part of a double substitution just before the hour mark. And the wonderkid provided a huge spark to his team's offense, being involved in multiple dangerous plays as usual and then finding the back of the net with a brilliant long-range strike that reduced the deficit in the 89th minute. That's now five goals and five assists over nine appearances in all competitions for Yamal, who should be back in the lineup for Tuesday's Champions League clash against Young Boys.
SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Gerard Martin - Logs first senior assist Martin delivered an assist, sent in one accurate cross and made two clearances and one interception during Saturday's 4-2 loss against Osasuna.
Impact Martin made his third start of the season and still found his way to be a positive net despite being part of a backline that saw the opposition scoring four times as he assisted Pau Victor for his team's first goal in the 53rd minute. This was the first senior assist for the left-back, who's been one of Barca's pleasant surprises from the start of the season.
SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Pau Victor - Scores first senior goal Victor scored a goal off his lone shot during Saturday's 4-2 loss against Osasuna.
Impact Victor made the starting XI for the first time as a senior and made most of the opportunity by also scoring his first goal with a smart finish against an out-of-position goalkeeper in the 53rd minute. The midfielder, who was already coming off delivering his first senior assist in the previous game, is having a quite solid start of campaign and that will probably help him getting many other starts in such a long season.
SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Frenkie De Jong - Set to play Tuesday De Jong (ankle) is expected to be an option Tuesday against Young Boys, according to manager Hansi Flick. "If Frenkie gets the chance to play, he will. I don't know if 45, 20 or 10...
Impact De Jong is finally back with the team after a long layoff dating back to last season, having missed out on the last month of the season, Euro 2024 and the first few games of the new campaign due to ankle problems. He isn't expected to see a major role in his return, likely only seeing time off the bench late into the match. Either way, this is great news for the midfielder and team, as he is a significant player who should be an everyday starter once fit.
SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Marc Bernal - Signs extension Bernal has signed an extension with Barcelona, according to the club.
Impact Bernal has extended his contract with Barcelona to continue his time with the club for a few more seasons, as he is now signed until 2026, holding an option for up to three more years. He saw a starting role in the opening three matches of the season before injury and should continue in that role once recovered from his long-term injury next season.
SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
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