Barcelona: FC Barcelona delivered a commanding performance against Sevilla FC, securing a 5-1 victory at home on Sunday, in a La Liga match that saw Robert Lewandowski shine with two goals. The win boosts Barcelona’s confidence as they prepare to face Bayern Munich and Real Madrid in crucial upcoming fixtures.
According to Burkina Information Agency, Lewandowski scored his eleventh and twelfth league goals of the season, contributing to Barcelona’s ninth victory in ten games and positioning them at the top of the table with 27 points, three points ahead of their Madrid rivals. Spanish midfielder Pedri added to the score with a remarkable strike from outside the area, assisted by Lamine Yamal. Youngster Pablo Torre, who came off the bench, scored twice late in the match, while Stanis Idumbo netted a consolation goal for Sevilla.
The match also marked the return of Gavi, who had been out for nearly a year due to a knee injury. Under new coach Hansi Flick, Barcelona has scored 33 goals in ten La Liga games, ma
rking their best start since the 2012/13 season. The team faces significant tests against Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, two formidable opponents.
In other La Liga action, Atlético Madrid came from behind to defeat Leganés 3-1, with Antoine Griezmann and Alexander Sorloth playing pivotal roles. Griezmann scored the equalizer, and Sorloth secured the win with two late goals. The match was held at a partially closed Metropolitano stadium due to previous incidents. Villarreal and Mallorca also featured in notable matches, with Villarreal drawing 1-1 against Getafe and Mallorca securing a 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano.
