Barcelona secured a crucial 1-0 victory against a resilient Alaves side. Robert Lewandowski’s 61st-minute goal, assisted by Lamine Yamal, proved decisive. Alaves’ stubborn defense frustrated Barcelona for much of the game, highlighting their defensive strength. Coach Hansi Flick’s halftime substitutions of Frenkie de Jong and Eric Garcia proved pivotal, improving Barcelona’s second-half performance. The win narrows the gap between Barcelona and La Liga leaders Real Madrid to four points. With Atletico Madrid facing Real Madrid next, Barcelona has an opportunity to further close the gap.
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— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) February 2, 2025