Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski is back on track with a brilliant hat-trick, helping his team reduce the deficit to Real Madrid. After a mid-week draw with Club Brugge, Barcelona's win over Celta Vigo was a much-needed boost. Lewandowski, who had been on the bench for the last two games, started and scored a hat-trick, including a penalty in the 10th minute. Despite Celta Vigo's early goals, Barcelona's Polish star believes the international break will help them regain their form and control of the league title race. With a 4-2 victory, Barcelona is now just three points behind Real Madrid, who drew 0-0 with Rayo Vallecano. Lewandowski's performance was crucial, and he's happy with the team's progress. He said, 'We're very happy to win here 2-4. It's always tough in Vigo, but we're now two points behind Real Madrid.'
The international break provides a chance for Barcelona to reassess and improve. Coach Flick is pleased with Lewandowski's return, praising his quick recovery and the positive impact on the team's training and performance. With Lewandowski's contract ending soon, there's speculation about his future, including talks with AC Milan. Despite this, Flick focuses on the team's upcoming challenges, including a La Liga match against Athletic Club and a Champions League clash with Chelsea.
The post-international break schedule is demanding, with Barcelona facing tough opponents like Alaves and Atletico Madrid. The team's success in these matches will be crucial for their league title hopes. As Lewandowski and the team prepare for these challenges, they remain focused on improving and regaining their position at the top of the league.