Lewandowski's Hat-Trick Leads Barcelona to Victory

Robert Lewandowski scored a 26-minute hat-trick, leading Barcelona to a 3-0 victory over Alaves and maintaining their three-point lead at the top of La Liga. With this performance, Lewandowski has reached 10 league goals in nine matches, totaling 12 goals in 11 games across all competitions this season. The 36-year-old striker's first goal came from a free-kick assist by Raphinha, who also assisted for the second goal, while Eric Garcia provided the pass for the third. Barcelona's strong performance followed a recent loss to Osasuna, showcasing a dominant display that kept them in a strong position ahead of their upcoming El Clasico. Coach Hansi Flick praised Lewandowski's goal-scoring ability, noting the striker's significant contribution to the team's success. Alaves, on the other hand, suffered their third consecutive loss, failing to register any attempts on goal in the first half.