In a thrilling La Liga match, Barcelona defeated Valencia 3-2, with Robert Lewandowski playing a pivotal role by scoring a hat-trick. The match saw Barcelona initially take the lead at the 22nd minute, but Valencia quickly equalized at the 27th minute due to a mistake by Barcelona's goalkeeper Ter Stegen. Valencia then went ahead with a penalty scored by Pepelu, following a defensive error from Araujo. However, Lewandowski's performance, which included two headers from corner kicks, secured the victory for Barcelona. This match was also marked by Lewandowski's announcement before the game that he would stay at Barcelona for the next season.
MATCH REPORT | On a rainy night in the Catalan capital, Barça bury Valencia behind three goal barrage from Robert Lewandowski ⚽️⚽️⚽️ #BarçaValencia
🇵🇱 Before the game, Lewandowski announced that he’s staying at Barça next season… …right after, he scored an hat-trick for Barça win vs Valencia 🔵🔴 https://t.co/xiccr7XiE6
HT: Barcelona 1-2 Valencia Two Lewandowski headers off of corner kicks later... Barcelona 3-2 Valencia 💥 https://t.co/gMfbZuUoRg
ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI AT THE DOUBLE TO PUT BARCA 3-2 AHEAD AGAINST VALENCIA! It's that man again 🔥 https://t.co/WqJPMhGAXG
Overall, that is a poor first half. Ter Stegen and Araujo gave two goals away, but Valencia have been allowed to create three huge chances through basic long-balls from the GK.
22'—Barcelona go up 1-0 27'—Ter Stegen error for Valencia equalizer 38'—Valencia take 2-1 lead through a PK 😐 https://t.co/TelzjF6mxa
Valencia finding such easy routes beyond Barça. Long punt. Runs through. Horrendous attempt at a tackle from Araujo. Penalty. Pepelu… goal