Barcelona defeated 10-man Valencia 4-2 in La Liga, powered by Robert Lewandowski’s hat-trick. Valencia lost goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili to a red card in first-half injury time, but the match seemed set for a draw until Lewandowski scored his second and third goals late in the game. This win moves Barcelona to second place, 11 points behind league leaders Real Madrid.
Lewandowski’s hat-trick, his first in La Liga, helped Barcelona surpass Girona for the second spot in the league. Valencia’s Hugo Duro scored a goal by capitalizing on a mistake from Barcelona’s goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen. Later, Pepelu gave Valencia the lead with a penalty kick after Ronald Araujo fouled in the box.
Mamardashvili’s handball outside the box earned him a red card, forcing Valencia to play the second half with substitute goalkeeper Jaume Domenech. Barcelona’s comeback was driven by Lewandowski‘s header and a free-kick, both scoring goals.
The win showed Barcelona’s dependence on their younger talents, but Lewandowski’s experience and scoring ability secured the victory. His hat-trick proved his value to the team and his exceptional finishing skills.
Barcelona will play against third-placed Girona in their next match as both teams fight for the final Supercopa spot.
🎬 Barça 4-2 Valencia 🍿#LaLigaHighlights #BarçaValencia pic.twitter.com/eGwZYDn4o2
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) April 30, 2024
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