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Tom Victor

Robert Lewandowski's Barcelona start overshadowed as Xavi backs up Frenkie de Jong warning

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski continues to wait for his first goal as a Barcelona player, with his second start for his new club overshadowed by teammate Ousmane Dembele.

Lewandowski started against Juventus in Dallas, as did fellow new arrivals Franck Kessie and Andreas Christensen. However, it was Dembele - who left it late to agree new terms with the Catalan club - who stole the show with both Barca goals in a 2-2 draw.

The game was also notable for Xavi using Frenkie de Jong in central defence. The Dutch midfielder was used at the back in a friendly against Real Madrid, following warnings from the manager that he might do such a thing, and the same thing happened in Texas as the former Ajax star replaced Eric Garcia for the second period.

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