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Ejuke in action, Lewandowski bags brace as Barca thrash Sevilla

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Nigerian player Chidera Ejuke was in action for Sevilla but it was Robert Lewandowski who bagged a brace to help Barcelona thrash Sevilla 5-1 on Sunday.

The La Liga tie saw Kelechi Iheanacho feature as an unused substitute for Sevilla.

Lewandowski and Pablo Torre both scored doubles for Barcelona while Pedri added another goal.

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The Poland striker’s double came in the first half and Rodri’s third, it was then left to Torre to add the final two goals while Sevilla scored a consolation.

Sevilla did hit back late on through Stanis Idumbo Muzambo to deny Barca a clean sheet.

Barca have now won nine of their opening 10 matches in the Spanish top-flight and travel to Madrid on Saturday for the first El Clasico of the season against Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid, who sit in second place.

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