First of many games without heavily-injured Mark-Andre ter Stegen didn’t finish bitterly for Barca. On the contrary, the Blaugrana kept a clean sheet (Inaki Pena was between the sticks) and Robert Lewandowski pushed La Liga leaders to their seventh straight victory, 1-0.The impeccable Polish striker netted inside the opening 20 minutes after Jules Kounde’s cross was poorly dealt with by the visitors’ keeper. That allowed Lewandowski to volley it home for his seventh goal of the season.Barcelona’s first goal by top scorer Lewandowski pic.twitter.com/cJDJYECMdB— Leo Messi (@Messi_10_30) September 25, 2024 Hansi Flick’s team dominated the game but didn’t create too many clear chances, except for the two that ended without the ball in the back of the net. Fortunately for the Catalans, they weren’t punished for it.This narrow victory restored Barcelona’s four-point lead over Real Madrid at the summit, with El Clasico coming after the international break in October.LA LIGA – MATCHDAY 7TuesdayValencia – Osasuna 0-0Sevilla – Valladolid 2-1 (1-0)/Torres 45 og, Ejuke 85 – Perez K. 56/Real Madrid – Alaves 3-2 (2-0)/Vazquez 1, Mbappe 40, Rodrygo 48 – Benavidez 85, Garcia 87/WednesdayGirona – Rayo Vallecano 0-0Barcelona – Getafe 1-0 (1-0)/Lewandowski 19/Thursday20:00: (3.35) Espanyol (3.45) Villareal (2.15)20:00: (3.15) Las Palmas (3.35) Betis (2.45)20:00: (4.20) Celta (3.60) Atl.Madrid (1.95)***odds are subject to change***
