As the La Liga season enters its final stretch, FC Barcelona is showing no signs of slowing down. In their recent match against Osasuna, the Catalan giants secured a convincing 3-0 victory, thanks in large part to the impressive performance of Polish striker Robert Lewandowski.
Lewandowski, who started the match on the bench, came on in the 67th minute and made an instant impact, scoring the final goal of the match in the 77th minute. His strike capped off a brilliant counter-attack by Barcelona, and earned him a standing ovation from the fans.
Hansi Flick, Barcelona’s German coach, praised Lewandowski’s performance, admitting that it was a tough decision to leave him out of the starting lineup. „It was hard to decide who should start the match in attack,” Flick said. „I spoke with Ferran and Lewandowski in the morning, and it’s a good signal for the team that we have players who can make a difference when they come off the bench.”
Lewandowski’s goal was his 23rd in La Liga this season, putting him at the top of the Trofeo Pichichi standings, three goals ahead of second-placed Kylian Mbappe. Flick was asked about Lewandowski’s chances of winning the coveted award, and while he acknowledged its importance, he emphasized that the team’s success was the top priority.
„When the team plays well, it helps every player, and it can also help Lewandowski win the Pichichi,” Flick said. „But the team is the most important thing. We’re fighting for every title, and we have a chance to win three trophies now. We want to win them all.”
With the win, Barcelona maintained their three-point lead over Real Madrid at the top of the La Liga table. The team will face Girona FC in their next match on March 30, a crucial encounter as they look to stay ahead of their rivals.
La Liga Standings
As of March 27, 2023, the La Liga standings are as follows:
1. FC Barcelona – 63 points
2. Real Madrid – 60 points
3. Atlético Madrid – 54 points
FC Barcelona’s Upcoming Fixtures
Barcelona will face Girona FC on March 30, followed by a crucial match against Real Madrid on April 2. The team will then face Valencia on April 8, before a Champions League quarterfinal clash with Bayern Munich on April 12.
Statistics
* Robert Lewandowski has scored 23 goals in La Liga this season, three more than second-placed Kylian Mbappe.
* FC Barcelona has won 20 of their 28 La Liga matches this season, with six draws and two losses.
* Hansi Flick has a 75% win rate as Barcelona’s coach, with 18 wins in 24 matches.
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