FC Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski (L) celebrates with teammate Lamine Yamal (R) after scoring the 1-0 goal during the Spanish LaLiga soccer match between Deportivo Alaves and FC Barcelona, in Vitoria, Spain, 06 October 2024. EFE/ L. Rico

Barcelona hammer Alaves 3-0 thanks to Lewandowski hat trick

Vitoria, Spain, Oct 6 (EFE).- A first half hat trick from Robert Lewandowski handed league leaders Barcelona a comfortable win away at Alaves on Sunday.

Lewandowski opened the scoring after just seven minutes when he helped Rafinha’s wicked ball into the net.

FC Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski (L) scores the 0-3 goal during the Spanish LaLiga soccer match between Deportivo Alaves and FC Barcelona, in Vitoria, Spain, 06 October 2024. EFE/ Adrian Ruiz Hierro

He doubled his tally on 22 minutes when Rafinha raced clear on the counter attack before squaring for the Polish star to tap in.

Lewandowski added his third 10 minutes later when he was played in by Eric Garcia.

The win keeps Barcelona three points above second placed Real Madrid, while Alaves’ third defeat in five games leaves them in 12th. EFE

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