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Robert Lewandowski`s goal secured a 1-0 victory for Barcelona against Alavés, narrowing the gap to Real Madrid.

FC Barcelona clinched a vital 1-0 victory against Deportivo Alavés on February 2, 2025, in a tense La Liga encounter. The decisive moment came in the 61st minute when Robert Lewandowski found the back of the net, capitalizing on a cross from Lamine Yamal that deflected off Nahuel Tenaglia. This crucial goal not only secured the win but also narrowed Barcelona`s deficit to La Liga leaders Real Madrid to just four points.

The match began slowly, with an early clash of heads resulting in Gavi and Tomas Conechny being substituted. Barcelona struggled to find their rhythm initially, with Lewandowski missing an earlier chance when he shot wide from a deflected cross by Raphinha. However, the team`s persistence paid off in the second half, leading to Lewandowski`s pivotal strike.

With this victory, Barcelona improved their standing to 45 points after 22 matches, maintaining their position in third place in the La Liga table. Real Madrid leads with 49 points, closely followed by Atletico Madrid with 48 points. The win was particularly significant as it came on the heels of Real Madrid`s unexpected 1-0 defeat to Espanyol and Atletico Madrid`s 2-0 triumph over Real Mallorca, setting the stage for an exciting derby between Real and Atletico in the upcoming week. For more details on the La Liga standings, visit La Liga standings and for match specifics, check match report.

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