Barcelona Triumphs Over Alavés 3-1, Climbs to Third in LaLiga

Despite Vitor Roque's red card, Barcelona secures a key victory with goals from Lewandowski, Gundogan, and Roque.

Barcelona secured a 3-1 victory over Alavés in LaLiga, with goals from Robert Lewandowski, Ilkay Gundogan, and substitute Vitor Roque.
Vitor Roque was sent off after receiving two yellow cards, but Barcelona managed to maintain their lead.
Barcelona's win moves them to third in the LaLiga standings, seven points behind leaders Real Madrid.
Xavi Hernandez, Barcelona's coach, praised the team's mature performance and announced plans to appeal Roque's sending off.
Ilkay Gundogan played a pivotal role in the victory, setting up Lewandowski's goal and scoring one himself.