Barcelona secure 3-0 win over Deportivo Alavés

Robert Lewandowski netted a first-half hat-trick, helping Barcelona secure a decisive victory over Alaves and maintain their three-point lead at the top of La Liga.

Real Madrid had briefly matched Barcelona's points with their win against Villarreal on Saturday. Despite a surprising loss to Osasuna the previous week, Barcelona appeared dominant throughout the match.

Lewandowski opened the

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The hat-trick was completed when he skillfully shot past goalkeeper Antonio Sivera after receiving a pass from Eric Garcia.