Barcelona starts their participation in the Champions League group stage with a brilliant performance. In the first match of Group C, led by Xavi Hernández, they achieve a 5-1 partial score against Viktoria Plzen: Robert Lewandowski secured his hat-trick and later Ferran Torres increased the score at the Spotify Camp Nou.
The Polish striker's third goal occurred in the 67th minute, after a good collective action. Gerard Piqué led the attack of the 'Azulgranas' and assisted Jordi Alba, the left back who immediately sent a through pass to Ferran, who had no space to shoot at the goal.
However, the former Manchester City player observed Lewandowski's arrival and enabled him near the edge of the box. Robert didn't hesitate and shot, almost low, beating goalkeeper Jindrich Stanek: the ball entered next to the left post of the goalkeeper.
Shortly after, in the 70th minute, Ousmane Dembélé took control of the ball from the right and entered the box, but had to leave a few seconds later, supported by Frenkie de Jong. The Frenchman once again controlled the ball and this time assisted Ferran Torres, who volleyed after surpassing the Viktoria Plzen's center-backs.
After this resounding victory, Barcelona is in the first place of Group C due to goal difference, as they are tied on three points with Bayern Munich (the 'Bávaros' won 2-0 against Inter in Italy, who is in third place). Meanwhile, Viktoria Plzen falls to the bottom of the standings (4th).