Barcelona 0-0 Rayo Vallecano: Lewandowski draws a blank on his debut

Barcelona 0-0 Rayo Vallecano: Robert Lewandowski draws a blank after making debut as Xavi’s side stumble out of the blocks at the Nou Camp… with Sergio Busquets sent off late on

  • Robert Lewandowski made a full debut for Barcelona at the Nou Camp
  • But the Spanish giants were left frustrated in goalless draw with Rayo Vallecano
  • Fellow new signings Raphinha and Andreas Christensen also made debuts
  • Sergio Busquets was sent off in second half stoppage time for frustrated hosts 
  • Chelsea and Man Utd target Frenkie de Jong came off the bench in second half
  • Franck Kessie also made his debut as a second half substitute in LaLiga clash 

Robert Lewandowski failed to find the net on his Barcelona debut after being selected to start for his side’s first LaLiga game of the season against Rayo Vallecano.

The Polish striker, who signed from Bayern Munich over the summer and was only just registered in time to start the season, was selected ahead of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to lead Barca’s frontline but could not break down Rayo during the goalless draw.

Barca also handed debuts to former Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen and Leeds forward Raphinha, but both were substituted after an hour at the Nou Camp.

Manchester United and Chelsea target Frenkie de Jong and another new arrival in Franck Kessie were introduced in the second half but they too struggled to find a way past the stubborn visitors on the opening weekend of the season.

More to follow… 

Robert Lewandowski was unable to register his Barcelona debut with a goal at the Nou Camp

Rayo Vallecano shut out the former Bayern Munich striker during Saturday’s goalless draw

Lewandowski was only just registered to play in time just days before LaLiga started

Former Leeds United forward was unable to inspire Barcelona to victory on Saturday

Barca boss Xavi sent Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong on as a second half substitute

But the Manchester United and Chelsea target was unable to make much of an impact

Franck Kessie likewise was also limited on his debut from the bench after a summer move

Former Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen was withdrawn after an hour on debut

Barca’s frustrating night was complete when Sergio Busquets was sent off in stoppage time

MATCH FACTS 

Barcelona (4-3-3): Ter Stegen, Araujo, Chrsitensen (Roberto 60), Garcia, Alba (Aubameyang 82), Gavi (De Jong 60), Busquets, Pedri (Pedri 72), Raphinha (Fati 60), Lewandowski, Dembele.

Subs not used: Pena, Pique, Torres, Depay, Pjanic, Balde, Tenas.

Booked: Dembele, Busquets.

Sent off: Busquets. 

Rayo Vallecano (4-2-3-1): Dimitrievski, Garcia, Catena, Lejeune, Balliu, Ciss, Lopez (Valentin 62), Alvaro Garcia, Trejo (Pozo 84), Palazon (Sanchez 79), Camello (Falcao 62).

Subs not used: Lopez, Morro, Hernandez, Suarez, Bebe, Nteka, Munoz, Mendez.

Booked: Trejo, Catena, Lejeune, Falcao, Ciss, Dimitrievski. 




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