Alaves' Ander Guevara, falls by Barcelona's Fermin Lopez, right, during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Alaves at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium in Barcelona, Spain.
FC Barcelona Vs Alaves: Lewandowski's Goal Settles Nervy Win
There was no rout this time but Barcelona still prevailed Sunday with Robert Lewandowski scoring a second-half winner as the Catalan club beat Alaves 1-0 to move within four points of rival Real Madrid at the top of the Spanish league. Madrid lost 1-0 at Espanyol on Saturday after a run of 10 victories in its last 11 matches in all competitions. Third-placed Barcelona is three points behind second-placed Atletico Madrid, which ended a two-match winless streak in the league with a 2-0 victory against Mallorca on Saturday.
La Liga 2024-25: Barcelona's head coach Hansi Flick
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Barcelona's head coach Hansi Flick gestures during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Alaves at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium in Barcelona, Spain.
La Liga 2024-25: Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski celebrates alongside Raphinha after scoring the opening goal
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Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski, left, celebrates alongside Raphinha after scoring the opening goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Alaves at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium in Barcelona, Spain.
La Liga 2024-25: Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski jumps for the ball
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Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski, centre, jumps for the ball during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Alaves at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium in Barcelona, Spain.
La Liga 2024-25: Barcelona's Lamine Yamal prepares to shoot on goal
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Barcelona's Lamine Yamal prepares to shoot on goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Alaves at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium in Barcelona, Spain.
La Liga 2024-25: Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski challenges for the ball
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Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski, centre, challenges for the ball during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Alaves at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium in Barcelona, Spain.
La Liga 2024-25: Alaves' Moussa Diarra and Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski challenge for the ball
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Alaves' Moussa Diarra, left, and Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski challenge for the ball during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Alaves at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium in Barcelona, Spain.
La Liga 2024-25: Barcelona's Marc Casado, 4th left, takes on Alaves' Nahuel Tenaglia
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Barcelona's Marc Casado, 4th left, takes on Alaves' Nahuel Tenaglia, left, during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Alaves at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium in Barcelona, Spain.
La Liga 2024-25: Barcelona's Raphinha is challenged by Alaves' Antonio Blanco
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Barcelona's Raphinha, 2nd left, is challenged by Alaves' Antonio Blanco, left, during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Alaves at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium in Barcelona, Spain.
La Liga 2024-25: Barcelona's Pedri controls the ball
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Barcelona's Pedri, 3rd left, controls the ball during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Alaves at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium in Barcelona, Spain.
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