Robert Lewandowski hat-trick and Yamal stunner hold title race alive
(Video) Lewandowski scores hat-trick as Barcelona beat Celta Vigo 4-2 in La Liga
Robert Lewandowski produced classic show scoring gorgeous hat-trick to steer Barcelona to thrilling 4-2 victory over Celta Vigo on Sunday in matchweek 12 of La Liga.
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The win at Balaidos retains the Catalan giants firmly within the title chase reducing Actual Madrid’s lead on the prime to only three level.
Barcelona drew first blood when Lewandowski transformed tenth minute penalty however Sergio Carreira equalised nearly instantly for the hosts following swift counterattack.
The Polish striker restored Barca’s benefit within the 37 minute ending clinically after intelligent through-ball from Marcus Rashford.
Celta refused to again down and Borja Iglesias levelled once more earlier than the break (43) in one other breakaway that uncovered Barcelona’s again line.
Nevertheless into first-half stoppage time, teenage sensation Lamine Yamal struck rocket from outdoors the field to make it 3-2 (his fourth objective of the season).
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Lewandowski accomplished his hat-trick within the 73 minute, as soon as once more arrange by Rashford sealing all three level for Hansi Flick’s aspect and underlining his standing as one among Europe’s deadliest finishers.
La Liga standings after Matchweek 12
Atlético Madrid — 25 pts
Celta Vigo stay thirteenth with 13 level narrowly above Actual Sociedad on objective distinction.