Robert Lewandowski marked his return to the beginning XI with a hat-trick as Barcelona beat Celta Vigo 4-2 to chop Actual Madrid’s lead on the high of La Liga to a few factors.
Veteran Lewandowski took his tally to seven league targets for the season as Marcus Rashford picked up two extra assists from the left wing in a effective show.
Lamine Yamal scored Barca’s fourth aim as they discovered victory regardless of twice conceding equalisers to Sergio Carreira and Borja Iglesias.
Real’s goalless draw earlier on Sunday opened the door and Barca took benefit – although midfielder Frenkie de Jong managed to get despatched off in stoppage time for a second bookable offence.
The consequence halted Celta’s five-game successful streak throughout all competitions.
Lewandowski, who has missed enjoying time this season due to harm, hadn’t scored for Barcelona since September in a league win towards Actual Sociedad.
