Robert Lewandowski’s hat trick guided Barcelona to a 4–2 win against Celta Vigo to go into the November international break on a high.
A thrilling five-goal first half tested Barcelona’s resolve. Lewandowski’s first two goals were countered by Celta Vigo’s Sergio Carreira and Borja Iglesias scoring goals of their own. Lamine Yamal was able to add Barça’s third just before the break.
Hansi Flick’s side were vastly superior and dominated the second half. Lewandowski bagged his hat trick with less than 20 minutes to go to avoid any kind of nerves from setting in late in the game.
It’s only Barça’s third victory at the Estadio Abanca-Balaídos in the past decade, but one that was badly needed after Real Madrid dropped points earlier in the day. The Catalans are now just three points behind Los Blancos atop the La Liga standings.
