Robert Lewandowski shone in Barcelona's victory over Alavés, netting an impressive hat-trick in just 25 minutes. The Polish striker opened the scoring in the 7th minute with a header from a Raphinha cross, then added two more goals in the 22nd and 32nd minutes, cementing a dominant first-half performance.

The second goal came from a swift counterattack led once again by Raphinha, while the third was a clinical finish following an assist from Eric García, allowing Lewandowski to complete his hat-trick in just over half an hour.

With this performance, Lewandowski reached 10 goals in LaLiga this season, solidifying his position as one of the top scorers in the competition.

This hat-trick was crucial for Barcelona to maintain their position at the top of the table, temporarily overtaking Real Madrid. The emphatic victory also helped the team bounce back from their surprising defeat to Osasuna in the previous match.

Lewandowski, at 36 years old, continues to be a key figure in Hansi Flick's system, showcasing his goal-scoring prowess. Barcelona also showed a significant improvement in their collective play, with an inspired Raphinha playing a crucial role in creating scoring opportunities.

With this win, Barcelona strengthens their ambitions to compete for the LaLiga title, while Lewandowski continues to hit milestones and reaffirms his status as one of the best strikers in world football