Official La Liga standings at the halfway point of the season.

Lewandowski's 26-Minute Hat-Trick as Barcelona Beat Alaves 3-0 to Extend La Liga Lead Before Break

Oct 6, 2024, 04:33 PM

Robert Lewandowski scored a first-half hat-trick in 26 minutes to lead Barcelona to a 3-0 victory over Alaves in the ninth round of La Liga, solidifying their position at the top of the standings before the international break. The Polish striker's goals came in quick succession, ensuring Barcelona bounced back from their recent draw in Pamplona. With this win, Barcelona moved three points clear of Real Madrid. Lewandowski now has 10 goals in 9 matches, leading the Pichichi Trophy race ahead of Ayoze Pérez, who has 6 goals, and Kylian Mbappé with 5.