Lewandowski Hat-Trick Leads Barcelona to Victory

Robert Lewandowski's first-half hat-trick propelled Barcelona to a 3-0 victory over Deportivo Alaves, extending their lead at the top of La Liga by three points over Real Madrid. Lewandowski scored in the 7th, 22nd, and 32nd minutes, with assists from Raphinha, who played a key role in Barcelona's dominance throughout the match. This performance brought Lewandowski's total to 10 goals in nine league games, matching records set by Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi for goals scored in the opening 10 matches of a La Liga season. The win marked Barcelona's eighth victory in nine games under new coach Hansi Flick, indicating a strong start to their campaign. Despite a solid effort from Alaves goalkeeper Antonio Sivera, Alaves was unable to score, missing opportunities including a goal disallowed for offside. Barcelona's decisive performance solidifies their position as league leaders, with Lewandowski highlighted as pivotal to their success.