JAKARTA - Robert Lewandowski performed brilliantly when Barcelona won 5-1 over Viktoria Plzen in the inaugural match of Group C of the 2022/2023 Champions League, Thursday 8 September morning WIB.
The player who was brought in from Bayern Munich scored three goals. The praise also flowed to Lewandowski.
One of them came from the coach, Xavi Hernandez. He said the Polish player was a figure who was never satisfied.
"Robert is like that, he's never satisfied. I'm happy with the way he trains, how he improves the team," Xavi told Movistar, after the game.
"He's humble, he expects (his team-mates) and he does great work."
"It's not just about the hatrick, it's about the job he does and how he dominates," continued the coach.
The spotlight is not only on Lewandowski in this match. Apart from him, Ousmane Dembele is also considered a prominent player.
Xavi also admitted that the French international looked stunning on the right wing. He was recorded to have made five key passes in one game, and two of them resulted in goal assists for Barcelona.
"He's happy, enjoying himself. He's a player who makes a difference, helps and scores goals," Xavi praised.
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