"Robert Lewandowski scored a hat-trick to help Barcelona beat Celta Vigo 4-2 on Sunday in La Liga and cut Real Madrid's lead down to three points in the standings. The veteran Polish striker's treble helped Hansi Flick's side capitalise on Los Blancos' 0-0 draw earlier on at Rayo Vallecano. list of 4 itemsend of list Teenager Lamine Yamal also scored for Barca in another gripping game produced by the champions' attacking approach, and Marcus Rashford produced two more assists."
"Frenkie de Jong was sent off late on for Barca for two yellow cards but by then the champions had secured their victory to move second. Lewandowski has had a stop-start beginning of the season because of injury and Flick said his hat-trick would boost his confidence. After the injury I can see a different Robert Lewandowski, he's positive, he came back very early, Flick told reporters. For him, for his confidence, it's great to score three goals today."
"Lewandowski said the game was one of the craziest of the season, but was happy with the result. Vigo is always difficult for us but now we have less points (between us) and Real Madrid, Lewandowski told Movistar. Flick insisted Barcelona would not change their style despite some recent struggles, including a 3-3 draw with Club Brugge in the Champions League on Wednesday, and it led to a wild first half."
Robert Lewandowski scored a hat-trick as Barcelona beat Celta Vigo 4-2, cutting Real Madrid's lead in La Liga to three points after Real's 0-0 draw with Rayo Vallecano. Teenager Lamine Yamal also scored and Marcus Rashford provided two assists. Frenkie de Jong was sent off late for two yellow cards after Barcelona had secured the victory to move second. Lewandowski had an injury-affected, stop-start start to the season, and the treble should boost his confidence. Barcelona maintained their attacking style despite recent struggles and produced a wild, high-tempo first half with early goals and dramatic swings.
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