Hargo.co.id – Barcelona secured a victory at Deportivo Alaves’ home ground in Week 23 of La Liga 2023/2024, on Sunday (2/4/2024). The Alaves vs Barcelona match ended with a score of 1-3.
Barcelona led 2-0 through Robert Lewandowski in the 22nd minute and Ilkay Gundogan in the 49th minute. Alaves scored one goal in the 51st minute, but Barcelona added another goal through Vitor Roque in the 63rd minute.
Barcelona then lost Vitor Roque, who received a second yellow card in the 72nd minute, but that didn’t stop Xavi’s team from securing three points in this match.
One interesting aspect of Barcelona’s victory was Lewandowski’s goal. It marked his first goal in La Liga since December 2023, when he scored one goal as Barcelona lost 2-4 to Girona.
For Lewandowski, the goal against Alaves, assisted by Gundogan, was important to rebuild his confidence.
Lewandowski is Now Confident Looking Ahead to Future Matches
“For me, as a striker, it’s important to score goals,” said Lewandowski, as quoted by Barca Blaugranes.
“Today, thanks to the space and pass created by Gundo, I was able to score a very important goal for the team.”
Lewandowski then revealed that he never lost hope even though he went through several games without scoring for Barcelona. His wait ended with a goal against Alaves.
“I saw the goalkeeper trying to rush out, and then I decided to chip the ball. It’s instinct. It’s important for my confidence in the upcoming matches.”
“We can move forward confidently after winning today,” he added.(*)
Source: Barca Blaugranes/Bola.net
