In an electrifying Catalan derby, Barcelona thumped Girona 4-1, pushing Hansi Flick's side three points clear of Real Madrid in La Liga. ⚽🔥
The match got off to a lively start as Fermin Lopez and Lewandowski put Girona keeper Paulo Gazzaniga to the test with early shots. A VAR review sparked controversy when a potential penalty call for Barca was switched to a free kick for Girona, adding extra drama to the encounter.
Just before halftime, Lamine Yamal's free kick was deflected into the net off Girona defender Ladislav Krejci, handing an own goal to the home side. Though Girona briefly responded with a curling shot from Dutch forward Arnaut Danjuma, Barcelona maintained control.
After the break, Lewandowski lit up the pitch with an acrobatic finish following an assist from Frenkie de Jong, marking his second goal of the game. Substitute Ferran Torres then expertly found the bottom corner to seal the 4-1 victory.
Reflecting on his performance, Lewandowski said, "I know a lot of people talk about my age, but I work as hard as I did when I was 21, and I want to play for more seasons." With his tally rising to 25 goals—three ahead of Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe—Barcelona's win sent a strong message in the title race.
This thrilling derby has set the stage for more exciting moments in La Liga. Stay tuned as the season unfolds and more jaw-dropping action awaits! 🤩
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Lewandowski strikes twice as Barca top 4-1 Girona to take La Liga lead
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