In La Liga, Barcelona overcame a deficit to defeat struggling Alaves thanks to two goals from Robert Lewandowski.
In just eighteen seconds, Samu Omorodion’s goal gave the visitors an unexpected lead.
Lewandowski scored the game-winning penalty kick after Raphinha was fouled. Jules Kounde’s cross was a header that gave the hosts a point.
As a result, Barca is currently four points behind Girona, the unexpected leaders, and three points behind Real Madrid in second place.
Six games without a goal was Lewandowski’s longest goalless streak since joining Borussia Dortmund in February 2011. His goals ended the run. With both goals, he now has six and seven in the Spanish top division this year.
Read More
- The Patriots’ 6-1 defeat to the Colts in Frankfurt
- Chelsea vs. Manchester:Palmer penalty restores champs in the instant classic
The fact that Omorodion’s goal was the quickest Barcelona has conceded in a home league game this century, however, obscured Xavi’s team’s haphazard play.
The Nou Camp was undergoing renovations, and the Barcelona Olympic Stadium was practically empty, so the hosts were lucky not to lose more when Omorodion missed a fantastic close-range chance to increase Alaves’ advantage.
“We need to be conscious of our moment and be self-critical; we are not playing good football lately and need to improve mightily going forward,” Xavi stated to Movistar Plus.
The timing of the international break allows us to assess our performance and make any required corrections. We have the requisite skills and perseverance, so I believe we’ll be back in two weeks even stronger.”
Share this content: