Lewandowski’s Hat-Trick Fires Barcelona Past Celta Vigo in Thrilling 4–2 Win
It was a night to remember in Vigo as Barcelona produced an electrifying performance to beat Celta Vigo 4–2, with Robert Lewandowski stealing the show through a stunning hat-trick. The victory moved the Catalan giants within three points of league leaders Real Madrid and kept their La Liga title hopes firmly alive.
The game began at a frantic pace, with barely ten minutes gone before Barcelona found the breakthrough. A penalty was awarded when Marcos Alonso handled Fermin Lopez’s shot inside the area, and Lewandowski made no mistake from the spot, calmly sending the goalkeeper the wrong way. However, Celta Vigo responded almost immediately. Just 22 seconds later, Sergio Carreira found himself in space and slotted home from close range to make it 1–1, stunning the visiting fans.
Marcus Rashford, who had been denied moments earlier, quickly turned creator in the 37th minute. The England international whipped in a low cross that Lewandowski expertly converted to restore Barcelona’s lead. But once again, the hosts refused to back down. Borja Iglesias struck a sensational curling shot into the top corner to level things at 2–2, leaving Barcelona’s defense briefly shaken.
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As the first half drew to a close, the drama continued. Teen sensation Lamine Yamal, who had been relatively quiet until then, capitalized on a deflected Rashford cross in stoppage time to fire Barcelona ahead once more. His goal gave the visitors a 3–2 lead at the break and a crucial psychological edge going into the second half.
After halftime, Barcelona tightened their grip on the game. The visitors controlled possession, dominated midfield play, and continued pressing for another goal. Their persistence paid off in the 73rd minute when Lewandowski completed his hat-trick with a powerful header from Rashford’s corner. It was the Polish striker’s third goal of the match — and his third hat-trick in La Liga — taking his tally this season to seven goals.
Celta Vigo, despite their spirited efforts, faded in the final stages. Their attacking momentum was neutralized by Barcelona’s composure and high pressing. The hosts could find no way back, even as Frenkie de Jong was sent off late on after picking up a second yellow card for a clumsy challenge.
With this win, Barcelona climbed closer to Real Madrid, who had earlier been held to a goalless draw against Rayo Vallecano. For manager Hansi Flick, the performance was a statement of intent — not just about the team’s resilience, but also their growing chemistry in attack. Lewandowski’s form, Rashford’s creative spark, and Yamal’s youthful energy have given Barcelona the firepower they need to stay in the title race.
In the end, it was a night defined by brilliance, intensity, and a striker who continues to defy age — Robert Lewandowski, the 37-year-old veteran, proving once again that class truly is permanent.
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