A hard-fought 1-0 win narrows the gap to Real Madrid as young star Yamal dazzles
Barcelona edged past struggling Alavés 1-0 in a crucial La Liga match at Estadi Olimpic Lluís Companys on Sunday afternoon, with Robert Lewandowski’s 61st-minute tap-in proving to be the decisive moment.
The Polish international’s goal came after an effort from Raphinha was deflected towards the far corner, and it ultimately provided Barcelona with a much-needed three points at their temporary home. The victory brings the Catalan giants to within four points of league leaders Real Madrid, following the capital side’s shocking defeat to Espanyol on Saturday night.
For Alavés, the loss marks their 11th defeat of the season and leaves them languishing in 18th place, just two points behind 17th-placed Espanyol, as they continue to fight a relegation battle.
While Lewandowski’s goal was the match-winner, 17-year-old Lamine Yamal stole the spotlight with a mesmerizing display. The young Spain international managed an impressive 10 successful dribbles and delivered three key passes, leaving Alavés struggling whenever he was in possession. His performance underscored his rising status as one of the most promising talents in world football.
Barcelona dominated the game, registering 11 shots—four on target—and controlling the majority of the possession. Though not their most inspired performance, the win was crucial in the ongoing title race, with three teams still in contention for the championship this season.
Looking ahead, Barcelona will shift their focus to the Copa del Rey quarter-finals as they host Valencia on Thursday night, before returning to La Liga action away to Sevilla next Sunday. Meanwhile, Alavés will regroup for their next league match at home against Getafe, taking positives from their otherwise solid performance against a strong Barcelona side.
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