Robert Lewandowski continued his staggering form with a brace as Barcelona whipped Sevilla to restore their three-point La Liga lead.
Lewandowski’s Brilliance Continues
Robert Lewandowski’s hot streak continued as he scored twice to help Barcelona secure a resounding 5-1 victory against Sevilla, maintaining their three-point lead in La Liga.
The 36-year-old Polish striker has been in sublime form, netting 14 goals in 12 matches this season, with 10 in his last six outings. Lewandowski’s contributions proved crucial as Barcelona bounced back from Real Madrid’s win over Celta Vigo.
First-Half Dominance
Barcelona, who have won nine of their first 10 league games, took control early. Lewandowski opened the scoring with a 24th-minute penalty after Raphinha was fouled. Pedri doubled the lead four minutes later with a brilliant strike from the edge of the box.
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Moments before halftime, Lewandowski added his second, bringing his career tally to 366 goals in Europe’s top five leagues, making him the third-highest scorer, behind only Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Youngsters Shine in the Second Half
Barcelona’s youthful exuberance was on display as half of the starting outfield players were 21 or under. Substitute Pablo Torre, 21, scored twice late on, including a deflected goal and a superb free-kick. Sevilla’s Stanis Idumbo managed a consolation goal, but it was not enough to challenge Barcelona’s dominance.
Gavi’s Emotional Return
The match was held at the Olympic Stadium, Barcelona’s temporary home due to Nou Camp renovations. The home crowd had more to cheer as Gavi made his return after recovering from an ACL injury he suffered 11 months ago. His emotional return capped off a perfect night for the team.
Crucial Matches Ahead
Barcelona’s attention now turns to two major clashes next week. They face Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday, followed by a La Liga showdown against title rivals Real Madrid on Saturday.
This win boosts Barcelona’s confidence as they continue their strong campaign in both La Liga and Europe.