Barcelona 1-0 Alavés (February 2nd 2025) Game Analysis

Robert Lewandowski’s strike in the second half secured a 1-0 win for Barcelona against Alavés Sunday, when the third placed hosts reduced the gap of Laliga leaders Real Madrid to four points.

Lewandowski broke the dead water after a tense first half when Lamine Yamal’s cross took a deflection from Nahuel Tenaglia and fell to the Polish striker who shot home from close range in the 61st minute.

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A clash of heads had forced Gavi and Tomas Conechny off the field early as the match started slowly, with Lewandowski shooting wide from Raphinha’s deflected cross near the half -hour brand.

Alaves suffered their second league defeat since coach Eduardo Coudet took responsibility in December and remains 18. In the table, two points under security. Barcelona moved to 45 after 22 games.