In a crucial La Liga clash, Barcelona secured a commanding 3-0 victory against Alavés, with Robert Lewandowski stealing the spotlight by netting a hat-trick. This hard-fought away win ensured Barça remained top of the La Liga standings, three points clear heading into the international break.
Alavés vs Barcelona: Robert Lewandowski Hat-Trick Seals 3-0 Win as Barça Remain La Liga Leaders
First Half Dominance by Barça
Barcelona set the tone early in the match, taking control within the first seven minutes. Despite an early disallowed goal by Lamine Yamal, Lewandowski quickly made his mark, heading in a cross from Raphinha to open the scoring.
Barça’s dominance continued, with Raphinha and Lewandowski combining again for an easy tap-in, doubling the lead. By the 30-minute mark, Lewandowski completed his hat-trick with a cool finish, leaving Alavés struggling for answers.
Second Half Fightback from Alavés
The second half saw Alavés attempt to claw their way back into the game, creating several close chances. Despite the pressure, Barça’s defense, anchored by goalkeeper Iñaki Peña, held firm. Substitutes Jules Kounde, Ansu Fati, and Frenkie de Jong added stability, allowing Barcelona to maintain control and secure a clean sheet.
This victory puts Barça in a strong position ahead of their upcoming matches against Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, with Lewandowski’s hat-trick reaffirming his importance to Hansi Flick’s squad.
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