Robert Lewandowski score first Barcelona hat-trick in the Champions League after they thrashed Vitoria Pizen in their opening group game.
Xavi Hernandez side started their UEFA Champions League campaign on a winning note as they dominated their opponents at Camp Nou.
Barcelona new summer arrivals of Lewandowski, Kessie, Koundé and Raphinha all shined in the game on their debuts.
It was the former AC Milan midfielder, Frank Kessie who gave Barcelona 13 minutes lead into the match.
The goal came from an outswinging corner from the right finds the head of Kounde near the penalty spot, and the Frenchman's cushioned nod-down lands perfectly in the path of Kessie to score with a header from close range.
Barcelona go two goals ahead before half-time after Sergio Roberto sends a layoff to Lewandowski, and the latter takes two touches before unleashing shot into the bottom-right corner.
Just before half-time, Pizen pulled a goal back in the 44 minutes. Sykora scores for the Czech Champions.
This comes after Jemelka pops up in the Barca box; clipping over a ball from the left byline for his colleague to steer past Ter Stegen from close range.
But Lewandowski restore Barcelona two-goal lead before the break, as he steers in a header at the back post from close range.
In the 67 minutes, the Poland striker completed his hat-trick. Ferran Torres picks out Lewandowski with a cute flicked pass into the striker's path, who send the ball into the bottom-right corner.
Ferran Torres then scores the fifth goal coming from a delightful lobbed ball over Plzen's static back four by Dembele and the Spain striker does not hesitate in volleying home from close range.
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