Robert Lewandowski produced a masterclass in finishing as Barcelona edged Celta Vigo 4–2 in a high-scoring La Liga clash at Balaídos. Despite twice surrendering the lead, Barça’s Polish striker delivered a sensational hat-trick to secure all three points for Flick’s side.

The drama began early — just ten minutes in, Barcelona earned a penalty, which Lewandowski coolly converted to open the scoring. But Carreira hit back almost immediately for the hosts, levelling things at 1–1. The back-and-forth continued as Lewandowski restored Barça’s lead with a composed finish from a brilliant Marcus Rashford assist.

Moments before half-time, Borja Iglesias equalised again for Celta, sparking hope of an upset. However, that optimism was short-lived. Teenage sensation Lamine Yamal struck right before the interval to make it 3–2, and in the closing stages, Lewandowski completed his hat-trick — sealing an emphatic victory and a much-needed boost for the Catalan giants.

2025-26, Spain - La Liga

Celta - Barcelona 2:4 (2:3)
Goals: Lewandowski, 10 (penalty) (0:1); Carreira, 11 (1:1); Lewandowski, 37 (1:2); Iglesias, 43 (2:2); Yamal, 45 (2:3); Lewandowski, 73 (2:4)

Celta: Radu A.; Starfelt; Mingueza (Rodriguez J., 46); Carreira; Fernandez Man. (Román, 78); Alonso M.; Moriba; Jutgla (Zaragoza Br., 58); Sotelo (El-Abdellaoui, 78); Iglesias (Aspas, 70); Durán
Substitution: Rodriguez J. (from 46); Zaragoza Br. (from 58); Aspas (from 70); Román (from 78); El-Abdellaoui (from 78)
Bench: Villar; Aidoo; Rodriguez Dam.; Beltrán; Ristič M.; Lago; Cervi
Yellow Cards: Román 89

Barcelona: Szczesny; Balde Al. (Martín G., 86); Araujo R.; Cubarsí; Garcia E.; de Jong F. (Bernal, 90); Fermin Fermin; Casado M.; Yamal (Bernal, 90); Rashford (Torres F., 88); Lewandowski
Substitution: Christensen A. (from 86); Martín G. (from 86); Torres F. (from 88); Bernal (from 90)
Bench: Kochen; Kounde; Olmo; Fernández Dro; Bardagji
Yellow Cards: Cubarsí 42; de Jong F. 79, 90; Lewandowski 88; Rashford 89
Red cards: de Jong F. 90'