Robert Lewandowski’s 26-minute hat-trick guided La Liga leaders Barcelona 3 factors free from Real Madrid with an emphatic 3-0 win at Alaves on Sunday.
Atletico Madrid’s quote to recover from a hefty Champions League loss failed as Real Sociedad saved a 1-1 draw many thanks to Luka Sucic’s dazzling late strike.
Lewandowski got to 10 objectives for the period in 9 organization video games, extending his lead as the department’s leading goalscorer with a first-half treble.
Champions Madrid beat Villarreal on Saturday to draw degree with Barcelona however the Catalans walked to a comfy victory at Alaves’ Mendizorroza arena to proceed a solid begin to the project under brand-new train Hansi Flick.
“I get a lot of good passes and so it’s easier for me to score goals,” Lewandowski informed DAZN.
“Today in the first half we played well from the first minute, we wanted to attack and score goals.
“If you rack up 3 objectives in the very first fifty percent after that in the 2nd you can have fun with whatever controlled.”
Barca secured their eighth victory in nine La Liga matches by taking control from the start.
Lewandowski and winger Raphinha, in superb form this season, were Barcelona’s key players in a match they largely dominated.
The Brazil international had a goal disallowed for offside before setting up Lewandowski for the opener with an inviting free-kick, which the striker headed home.
Raphinha burst down the left wing for Barcelona’s second, crossing for the veteran Polish forward to knock in.
Lewandowski completed his hat-trick with a clinical finish across Sivera after collecting Eric Garcia’s pass.
The 36-year-old hitman looks far sharper than last season and has 12 goals in 11 games across all competitions.
“In front of objective (Lewandowski) is the most effective gamer, for me,” Flick told reporters.
“It’s outstanding to rack up numerous objectives over such a duration … I’m actually satisfied with him and you can see he’s one hundred percent fit, it’s ideal currently.
“I’m happy for Lewy but also the other team-mates are really supporting him very (well).”
Alaves had objectives from Toni Martinez and Santiago Mourino eliminated for offside as they fought well in the 2nd fifty percent however Barca held company.
– Atletico rejected –
Diego Simeone’s Atletico were whipped 4-0 by Benfica on Wednesday however took a first-minute lead in San Sebastian versus Real Sociedad.
Former Manchester City demonstrator Julian Alvarez pierced home after Antoine Griezmann’s charming backheel right into his course.
The Rojiblancos fought difficult defensively to maintain their benefit however Sucic knotted a long-range initiative over Jan Oblak in the 84th min to safeguard the home side a factor.
Atletico’s factor took them 3rd, degree with Villarreal, however they track leaders Barcelona by 7, while Real Sociedad are 15th.
“We scored the goal, the team worked well defensively, we didn’t allow a team that plays well (to create) much danger,” Simeone informed DAZN.
“Look at their goal, a great strike, and that’s about it, I think a draw was fair.”
Sevilla shaded a derby clash versus Real Betis 1-0 while Girona snagged a late 2-1 sway Athletic Bilbao.
Dodi Lukebakio’s charge sufficed to draw Sevilla approximately 12th, degree on factors with derby opponents Betis.
The winger transformed from the place in the 50th min after a handball by Diego Llorente, that raged with the choice.
“I just ask for respect, we work like mad every week and there are referees who lie to our faces,” claimed Llorente, that claimed the umpire had actually declared the protector’s arm remained in an elevated placement.
Veteran Sevilla winger Jesus Navas, 38, played in his 28th and last Seville derby, coming to be the gamer with one of the most looks in the component– another than Betis wonderful Joaquin.
Earlier Girona snagged a late sway sixth-placed Athletic Bilbao in an amusing clash.
Cristhian Stuani transformed a late charge to make 3 factors for last period’s shock bundle, that are presently 11th after a challenging begin this period.
Girona goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga conserved 2 fines, rejecting Alex Berenguer and afterwards Ander Herrera.
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