Barcelona reinforced its lead in the Spanish football league La Liga with a 3-0 win against host Deportivo Alaves on Sunday as part of the ninth round of the competition.
Barcelona’s three goals were scored by Robert Lewandowski (hat-trick) in the 7th, 22nd, and 32nd minutes.
With this victory, Barcelona raised its tally to 24 points in first place, three points ahead of its traditional rival and reigning champion, Real Madrid, who sits in second. On the other hand, Alaves’ points remain at ten, placing them in 12th position.
In a second match, Atletico Madrid drew 1-1 with host Real Sociedad.
Atletico Madrid now has 17 points, standing in third place, while Real Sociedad increased its points to nine, placing them in 15th.
Source: Qatar News Agency