"Lewandowski, who only last week returned in a brief substitute appearance after a muscle injury sidelined him for a month, scored his first goals for the club since the end of September. On-loan Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford claimed assists for two of Lewandowski's goals and also had a hand in Lamine Yamal's goal in first-half added time. Celta, who have drawn seven of their previous 11 matches, did not make life easy for them despite conceding a 10th-minute penalty."
"Fermin Lopez's shot was blocked by the hand of Marcos Alonso and even though goalkeeper Ionut Radu guessed the right way, diving to his left, Lewandowski's spot kick had too much power. Rashford should have doubled their lead less than a minute later but his shot was saved and 19 seconds later Sergio Carreira equalised, having sprung Barcelona's impossibly high line on halfway to race on to Borja Iglesias' through-ball."
"However, they could not hold on to parity until half-time with Yamal firing home at the far post after Rashford's cross was deflected into his path. Rashford and Dani Olmo both had shots blocked as Barcelona continued to pile on the pressure before Lewandowski completed his hat trick, his first for Barça in over a year, in the 73rd minute to take his club tally to nine for the season."
Barcelona moved to within three points of LaLiga leaders Real Madrid after a 4-2 win at Celta Vigo. Robert Lewandowski returned from a month-long muscle injury to score a hat trick, his first goals for the club since September, increasing his season tally to nine. Marcus Rashford provided two assists and contributed to Lamine Yamal’s stoppage-time opener that restored a halftime lead. Celta twice equalised via Sergio Carreira and Borja Iglesias and had drawn seven of their previous 11 matches. A 10th-minute penalty after Marcos Alonso’s hand and defensive lapses allowed Celta chances, but Barcelona held on.
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