Barcelona continued their dominance at the top of La Liga with a resounding 5-1 victory over Sevilla on Sunday.
The win puts them three points clear of rivals Real Madrid ahead of next weekend’s highly anticipated Clasico clash.
The story of the match was once again Robert Lewandowski. The Polish striker continued his incredible form, scoring twice to take his tally to a staggering 12 goals in just 10 La Liga appearances.
He is currently the league’s top scorer, with double the number of goals as his nearest competitor.
Barcelona put on a masterclass in attacking football, with Pablo Torres joining Lewandowski on the scoresheet with a brace of his own.
Pedri Gonzalez also chipped in with a goal from the edge of the box. The Catalans controlled the game from start to finish, creating numerous chances and showcasing their attacking prowess.
Sevilla, on the other hand, endured a miserable evening. They struggled to contain Barcelona’s attack and offered little threat of their own. The loss leaves them languishing in 13th place in the La Liga table.
A bright spot for Barcelona fans was the return of young midfielder Gavi from a long-term injury layoff. He came on as a substitute in the closing stages and received a rapturous reception from the crowd.
In another La Liga match, Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid came from behind to beat Leganes 3-1. They struggled initially but managed to turn things around thanks to a double from Alexander Sorloth and a goal from Antoine Griezmann.
Barcelona will now turn their attention to a crucial Champions League clash against Bayern Munich before their highly anticipated La Liga showdown against Real Madrid next weekend.
