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Barcelona were the overwhelming favourites heading into Sunday’s early kick-off against Alaves and they did not disappoint.
Playing away against the Vitoria-Gasteiz-based side, the Blaugrana were never really in trouble and maintained control through the 90 minutes. With 72% possession and four big chances, they were in the driver’s seat and accumulated an xG of 2.49.
Robert Lewandowski’s flawless hat-trick with sensational performances from Raphinha, Pedri, Lamine Yamal and others ultimately helped the visitors seal a 3-0 win, extending their good run of results at the venue.
Further, they also turned around the tide after their defeat to Osasuna on the last matchday and made it eight wins in nine appearances.
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25 minutes is all it took for Robert Lewandowski to complete his hat-trick against Deportivo Alaves on Sunday and put the game to bed in the first half.
The Polish striker, who has been in fine form all season, carried forward his momentum at Estadi de Mendizorroza in some style, extending his lead in the Pichichi standings with authority.
Lewandowski opened the scoring from a vicious header off a Raphinha set-piece, giving the goalkeeper no chance with his well-placed and solid effort with his head.
15 minutes later, the veteran superstar was on point again, this time to complete a tap-in from close range after the Brazilian winger once again delivered an inch-perfect cross into his path.
While the goal was all about Raphinha’s run, Lewy was at the right place at the right time.
He completed his hat-trick in just the 32nd minute of the game after a ball from Eric Garcia found him through on goal, albeit in an awkward angle. Despite the uncomfortable position, he got his foot around the ball and manoeuvred it past Antonio Silvera.
Had it not been for the Alaves goalkeeper’s six saves, the striker may well have had five goals to his name.
Nevertheless, Lewandowski is now on…
Source link : https://barcauniversal.com/three-takeaways-for-hansi-flick-from-alaves-0-3-barcelona/
Author : Adithya Eshwarla
Publish date : 2024-10-07 07:00:22
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