Barcelona solidified its position atop the Spanish league standings with a comprehensive 4-1 victory over Girona, propelling them three points clear of their fierce rivals, Real Madrid. The match unfolded with a standout performance from Robert Lewandowski, who continues to underscore his prowess by netting two goals in the second half. Lewandowski’s current league tally is an impressive 25 goals, maintaining a comfortable lead over Madrid’s star, Kylian Mbappé, who trails by three goals.
The opening goal came courtesy of an own-goal mishap from Girona’s Ladislav Krejci, setting the stage for Barcelona’s dominance. The team’s momentum surged forward with Ferran Torres sealing the match with the fourth and final goal at Montjuic stadium. This victory marks Barcelona’s sixth consecutive win across all competitions and further extends their unbeaten run to a remarkable 20 games, their last defeat having been suffered against Atletico Madrid in December.
Earlier in the competition, Real Madrid managed to draw level with Barcelona on points after clinching a nail-biting 3-2 victory over Leganes. Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid appears to be losing grip on the title chase, now trailing by nine points, following a draw against Espanyol. Arnaut Danjuma offered a glimmer of hope for Girona by scoring at the start of the second half, yet it wasn’t enough to alter the outcome as the team remains in 13th place.