Barcelona Wins 1-0 Over Alaves, Closes Gap on Leaders

Barcelona secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Deportivo Alaves, thanks to a second-half goal from Robert Lewandowski, who continued his impressive scoring run. This win brings Barcelona within four points of La Liga leaders Real Madrid, who suffered a surprising defeat to Espanyol. The match was characterized by low scoring, contrasting with Barcelona's recent high-scoring performances, and Alaves struggled to mount any significant offense, failing to register a shot on target. Key moments included a head collision between Barcelona's Gavi and Alaves' Tomás Conechny, both of whom were substituted after treatment. Lewandowski's decisive goal came after a deflected cross from Lamine Yamal, showcasing Barcelona's patience and tactical discipline. This victory marks Barcelona's second consecutive win, keeping them firmly in the title race and putting pressure on both Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid ahead of them in the standings.