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Barcelona`s Lewandowski shines in a vital win, tightening the La Liga title race against Real Madrid and Atlético.

Barcelona secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Alavés, with Robert Lewandowski netting the decisive goal in the 61st minute. This win solidified Barcelona`s position in third place in La Liga, bringing their points total to 45, just four points behind league leaders Real Madrid. The defeat of Real Madrid by Espanyol, who won 1-0, adds further intrigue to the title race.

Atlético de Madrid remains in second place after a narrow 1-0 victory against Mallorca, keeping them three points ahead of Barcelona. The competition for the top spots is heating up as Athletic de Bilbao, currently fourth, missed a chance to close the gap after drawing 2-2 with Real Betis.

In other notable matches, Valencia triumphed over Celta de Vigo with a score of 2-1, while Osasuna secured a 2-1 win against Real Sociedad. These results have further complicated the standings for mid-table teams, making every match crucial as the season progresses.

As for individual performances, Robert Lewandowski leads the La Liga top scorers chart with 18 goals, followed by Kylian Mbappé of Real Madrid with 15 goals, and Raphinha of Barcelona with 12 goals. The race for the Pichichi trophy is intensifying as the season approaches its climax.

For a detailed look at the current standings, visit La Liga standings. To explore the top scorers in the league, check out La Liga top scorers.

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