Barcelona began their US tour with a comprehensive win over Inter Miami, with Raphinha marking his Barca debut with a goal and two assists, but it was Robert Lewandowski who was the centre of attention.
Polish striker Lewandowski completed his move to the Catalan giants after he expressed his desire to leave Bayern Munich. Lewandowski, who had 12 months remaining on his Bayern contract, moved to Barca for €45 million with €5m in add-ons.
The 33-year-old, who left Bayern after eight years with one Champions League and eight Bundesliga titles, joined his new Barca teammates on their US pre-season tour in Florida where he completed his medical.
However, it was 25-year-old Brazilian forward Raphinha who led Xavi Hernandez's side to a 6-0 win against MLS club Inter Miami.
Raphinha, who signed for €70m from Leeds United, first assisted Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and then extended the lead himself six minutes later. Ansu Fati scored Barca's third right before half-time with another pass from Raphinha.
The Catalans made eleven substitutions for the second half but continued to dominate and scored three more through Gavi, Memphis Depay and Ousmane Dembele.
Lewandowski is Barcelona's fourth signing of the summer after Franck Kessie (AC Milan) and Andreas Christensen (Chelsea), arrived as free agents while Rapinha came in from Leeds.
Lewandowski will officially be presented by Barcelona on Wednesday in Miami but has already been training with his new club. Check out the photos from that training session in the photo gallery above.
Barcelona hit Inter Miami for six in pre-season friendly
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Memphis Depay shoots to score Barcelona's fifth goal against Inter Miami during the preseason friendly at DRV PNK Stadium on July 19, 2022 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Getty -
Barcelona midfielder Gavi controls the ball against Ryan Sailor of Inter Miami. Getty -
Barcelona applaud the spectators after the friendly match against Inter Miami. AFP -
Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski talks to Gonzalo Higuain of Inter Miami. Getty -
(L-R) Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Raphinha and Pedri of Barcelona take the field for the preseason friendly against Inter Miami. Getty -
Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele controls the ball during the second half of a preseason friendly against Inter Miami. Getty -
Barcelona defender Andreas Christensen and Inter Miami stiker Gonzalo Higuain fight for the ball. AFP -
Barcelona forward Raphinha celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the friendly match against Inter Miami. AFP -
Barcelona midfielder Pedri on the ball during a friendly match against Inter Miami. AFP -
Inter Miami fans cheer on their team during the friendly match against Barcelona. AP -
Ousmane Dembele celebrates with Frenkie de Jong after scoring Barcelona's sixth goal against Inter Miami. Getty -
Barcelona players celebrate their sixth goal scored by Ousmane Dembele. Getty -
Ousmane Dembele celebrates with Abde Ezzalzouli after scoring Barcelona's sixth goal against Inter Miami. Getty -
(L-R) Franck Kessie, Robert Lewandowski, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Ousmane Dembele of Barcelona after a preseason friendly against Inter Miami. AFP -
Barcelona fans cheer from the stands during the first half of a preseason friendly against Inter Miami. Getty -
Barcelona full-back Sergino Dest controls the ball against Indiana Vassilev of Inter Miami. Getty -
Nico Gonzalez of Barcelona controls the ball against Alejandro Pozuelo of Inter Miami. AFP -
Barcelona forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Inter Miami defender Damion Lowe and Barcelona forward Ansu Fati in action during a friendly match against Inter Miami. AFP -
Barcelona midfielder Franck Kessie passes the ball during the first half of a preseason friendly against Inter Miami. Getty -
Raphinha, Alejandro Balde and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrate Ansu Fati's goal during a friendly match against Inter Miami. AFP -
Ansu Fati celebrates after scoring a goal during a friendly match between Inter Miami and Barcelona. AFP -
Ansu Fati celebrates with his teammates after scoring Barcelona's third goal against Inter Miami. Getty -
Franck Kessie controls the ball during the first half of a preseason friendly against Inter Miami. Getty -
Raphinha and Eric Garcia celebrate Barcelona's first goal by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Getty -
Barcelona defender Andreas Christensen competes for the ball against Gonzalo Higuaín of Inter Miami. Getty
