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Lewandowski helping Barcelona cling on in title race

Published : Saturday, 24 February, 2024 at 12:00 AM  Count : 328
BARCELONA, FEB 23: Reigning La Liga champions Barcelonas faltering title defence has been kept just about alive in recent weeks, boosted by Robert Lewandowskis timely return to form.

The Poland striker endured a dry run of just three goals in 14 appearances heading into the winter break as Barca slipped adrift of league leaders Real Madrid and surprise challengers Girona.

But Lewandowski has netted nine goals in 13 appearances in all competitions since, including five in his last four matches, to help third-placed Barca stay within striking distance of the top.

The Catalan giants could move into second and within five points of Real, who host Sevilla on Sunday, with victory over Getafe on Saturday.

"Robert is plugged in, it makes me emotional to see the unity in the team," said coach Xavi Hernandez after Lewandowskis match-winning brace at Celta Vigo last weekend.

"I am happy for Roberts goals but also for his hard work."

The 35-year-old also netted Barcelonas goal in a 1-1 draw at Napoli in their Champions League last-16 first leg in midweek.
Only Paris Saint-Germains Kylian Mbappe has scored more goals than Lewandowski so far in 2024 for a club in one of Europes top five leagues.

Madrid have opened up a six-point lead over Girona this month and could stretch that further when they face Sevilla, with Girona not in action until Monday when they take on Rayo Vallecano.

Girona, after back-to-back losses, will be desperate to get back to winning ways against a team who have taken just two points from their last six La Liga outings.

Almeria, still waiting for their first victory of the league season after a record-breaking 25 matches, take on Atletico Madrid.

Diego Simeones Atletico are embroiled in a battle for fourth place and guaranteed Champions League qualification with Athletic Bilbao, sitting two points above the Basque club.     —AFP



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