Robert Lewandowski's hat-trick propelled Barcelona to an impressive 3-0 victory over Deportivo Alaves, retaining their lead atop La Liga while exposing the hosts' vulnerabilities, particularly with VAR disallowing two goals for Alaves due to offside. The legendary striker scored his first from a precise header, then tapped in a second from Raphinha's setup, concluding with a cool finish from Eric Garcia's assist. This performance underscores not only Lewandowski's importance to the squad but also the team's collective strength.
The victory serves as a decisive response to Real Madrid's win over Villarreal, ensuring Barcelona remains three points ahead in the La Liga standings. This match also highlighted their resilience, as despite Alaves' brief moments of hope, highlighted by Martinez's disallowed goals, Barcelona controlled the game and effectively managed the scoreline to secure all three points. Manager Hansi Flick faces the challenge of injuries to key players ahead of significant fixtures, including a Champions League clash against Bayern Munich.
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