Overview
- 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.