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Barcelona secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Alaves at Montjuic, keeping their La Liga title hopes alive by closing the gap on Real Madrid to just four points. Despite a lackluster first-half performance that saw them struggle to break down a resilient Alaves defense, the Blaugrana managed to find a way through in the second half. Fans expressed their frustration at the team’s slow and uninspired start, but Barcelona eventually found their rhythm to grind out an important win.
Robert Lewandowski was the hero of the match, netting the decisive goal midway through the second half with a classic poacher’s finish. The Polish striker capitalized on one of the few clear-cut opportunities Barcelona created, ensuring that his team took all three points. The victory also marked a rare clean sheet for Barcelona, an area they have struggled with throughout the season. Though not their most convincing performance, the result keeps them in contention in the title race.
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With this win, Barcelona remain third in the La Liga standings with 45 points, just four behind league leaders Real Madrid. The victory puts pressure on their arch-rivals as the title race heats up. Meanwhile, Alaves remain in 18th place with 21 points, deep in the relegation battle. Their solid defensive display showed promise, but their inability to take advantage of counterattacks ultimately cost them any points from the fixture,Check Complete Table
Barcelona will now shift their focus to the Copa del Rey, where they face Valencia, a team they recently demolished 7-0. On the other hand, Alaves will return to league action against Getafe as they continue their fight for survival. With crucial fixtures ahead, both teams have a lot to play for in the coming weeks.
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