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Lewandowski Hat-Trick Lifts Barcelona Past Celta 4-2 in Vigo

The win narrows the LaLiga gap to three points after Real Madrid drew 0-0 at Rayo Vallecano.

Overview

  • Robert Lewandowski scored in the 10th, 37th, and 74th minutes, with Lamine Yamal adding a stoppage-time strike at 45+4 for Barcelona.
  • Celta de Vigo twice pulled level through Sergio Carreira at 11 minutes and Borja Iglesias at 43 before Barcelona pulled away.
  • Barcelona rise to 28 points through 12 matches, three behind Real Madrid on 31 after the leaders were held earlier in the day.
  • The match featured a frantic first half followed by greater control from Hansi Flick’s side after halftime.
  • Lewandowski, recently back from several weeks out injured, now has seven goals in 12 appearances this season, all in LaLiga.