The new era at the “Nou Camp”, where Lionel Messi will not play after almost two decades, began in the best possible way – with a victory.
Barça beat Real Sociedad 4: 2 in the first round of the Spanish championship.
The first goal in the “post-Messi” era in the 19th minute of the match was scored by captain Gerard Pique, who recently drastically reduced his salary and thus enabled the club to register players and start the season normally.
Then, the Dane Martin Brightwight tied two goals in the 45th and 59th minute, but the guests from San Sebastian seriously threatened in the finish, when Lobete in the 82nd minute and Orayzabal in the 85th minute brought the result uncertainty with their goals.
However, Sergi Roberto’s goal in the 91st minute removes any doubts and definitely brings the Catalan giant the first three points in the new season.
In the last match of the day, Sevilla, on which Marko Dmitrović stood, convincingly defeated Rayo Vallecano – 3: 0.
Rookie Eric Lamela shook the net twice, while the first goal of the match was the work of El Nesiri.
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