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Lewandowski's hat-trick: Barcelona won a strong-willed victory over Valencia in the majority (video)

 Lewandowski's hat-trick: Barcelona won a strong-willed victory over Valencia in the majority (video)

“Blue Garnet” put the squeeze on the “bats,” who played in the minority for the entire second half after the goalkeeper was sent off.

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In the 22nd minute, the Catalans took the leadFermin Lopezheaded Raphinha's cross.

The Bats responded with two goals of their own. In the 27th minute, the score in the game was equalized by Hugo Duro, and in the 38th, Pepelu converted a penalty after , how Ronald Araujo brought down an opponent in his own penalty area.

Right before the break, Ruben Baraja's team remained in the minority – the Georgian goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili played with his hand outside the penalty area, receiving a straight red card for this.

In the second half, Xavi's team took advantage of their numerical advantage and turned the tide of the confrontation. Robert Lewandowski scored a hat-trick– the Polish forward scored in the 49th, 82nd and 90+3rd minutes. Ilkay Gundogan and Araujo scored assists, and Lewandowski scored the last goal with a direct free kick.

Now Robert has 16 goals this La Liga season. The top scorer race in the Spanish Championship is led by Ukrainian striker Girona Artem Dovbik, who managed to score 19 goals.

Note that Yaremchuk was not included in Valencia’s squad for the match against Barcelona due to a knee injury.

Review of the match “Barcelona” – “Valencia”

The victory allowed Barcelona (73 points) to return to second place in La Liga, two points ahead of Girona. With five rounds to go, Real Madrid is leading the championship (84 points). Valencia (47 points) remained in eighth position.

In the next round of Primera, the Blaugranas will play away against Girona in the Catalan derby on May 4, and the Bats will host Alaves a day later. .

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