Itahari, Nepal: Robert Lewandowski stole the show at Balaídos, spearheading Barcelona to a dramatic 2-1 victory over Celta Vigo in a pulsating La Liga encounter. The Polish talisman netted both goals and converted a pressure-filled penalty in stoppage time, snatching three crucial points for Xavi Hernandez’s side.

Lewy Leads the Charge: Lewandowski silenced the home crowd right before halftime in a stadium buzzing with 23,000 passionate Celta fans. Latching onto a precise pass from Lamine Yamal, he fired home to give Barcelona the lead.

Vigo Bites Back: However, Celta refused to lie down. Just two minutes into the second half, Iago Aspas, fueled by Oscar Minguiza’s assist, equalized, setting the stage for a tense finale.

Heroic Lewy Seals the Deal: With the clock ticking down and nerves shredding, Lewandowski stepped up most dramatically. In the seventh minute of stoppage time, he coolly converted a penalty, sending the Barcelona faithful into raptures and securing a vital win.

Barca Climbs, Celta Staggers: This victory propels Barcelona into third place with 54 points from 25 games, keeping their title hopes alive. However, Real Madrid maintains its firm grip at the top with 61 points, followed closely by Girona on 56 points. Meanwhile, Celta Vigo remains precariously placed in 17th with 20 points, needing a turnaround to avoid relegation worries.

Elsewhere in La Liga: Atlético Madrid flexed their muscles with a dominant 5-0 thrashing of Las Palmas. Memphis Depay, Marques Lorenzo, and Angel Correa (with a brace) found the net as Diego Simeone’s men solidified their position in the top four.