Polish striker Robert Lewandowski bagged a brace as Barcelona eased to a 4-1 victory over Girona, moving three points clear at the top of LaLiga on Sunday.
After second-placed Real Madrid pulled level on points with them on Saturday by beating Leganes, Hansi Flick’s side restored their advantage at the Olympic Stadium.
Lewandowski responded to Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe’s double with one of his own to stay three goals ahead in the race for Spain’s Golden Boot.
Barcelona, unbeaten this year in 20 matches, took the lead through a Ladislav Krejci own goal near the end of the first half. Arnaut Danjuma pulled Girona level, but Lewandowski netted twice and Ferran Torres finished off the rout.
“We played with patience, we had a plan, and if we play with that plan we can always score a lot of goals and win the game,” veteran striker Lewandowski told DAZN.
Lewandowski eyes longevity
The 36-year-old said he had the legs to keep playing for seasons to come.
“I know a lot of people are talking about my age but… I want to play more years at the top level,” said the Poland international. “I feel very good physically. I think looking at the stats there’s no difference now to a few years ago.”
Girona beat Barcelona twice last season but have struggled to hit those heights again and sit 13th.
“They were superior,” admitted Girona coach Michel Sanchez. “There’s a difference between the teams and that’s the truth… Barcelona dream of titles every year.”
