Lewandowski’s Return Sparks Barca to a 4-2 Triumph Over Celta Vigo

Lewandowski shines as Barca beat Celta Vigo 4-2

Barça’s coach Hans Flick said the Polish striker returned from injury with a refreshed edge, praising his three-goal performance against Celta Vigo.

Barcelona opened the scoring in the 10th minute as Lewandowski struck after a smart buildup, with Borja Iglesias pulling one back for Celta just before halftime to keep the game tight at 2-1. Lamine Yamal added a late first-half goal, boosting Barca’s lead to 3-1 at the break.

In the second half, Barca remained composed and pressurized, with Lewandowski sealing his hat-trick from a corner were Rashford’s cross found him in the box for a headed finish in the 73rd minute.

The visitors showed resilience, but the mood darkened for Barca when Frenkie de Jong received his second yellow and was sent off late in the game, forcing a reshuffle as they closed out the 4-2 victory.

Barça’s win lifts them to 28 points, three behind Real Madrid, while Celta Vigo stay on 13 in the mid-table mix. Flick commented that the team must manage De Jong’s absence smartly as they head into the next round, and he noted the importance of focusing on themselves and maintaining high pressing levels.

Beyond tactical notes, Flick highlighted Lewandowski’s return as a key spark for the side, especially after the injury setback. He also explained the need to stay sharp during the upcoming international break and to welcome back players in good health.

Scenario and key moments

Barcelona started aggressively, with Rashford testing the defense early and Lewandowski’s goal coming from a smart sequence in the box. Celta Vigo mounted a reply through Borja Iglesias before halftime, and Yamal’s late strike gave Barca a decisive cushion at the break.

In the second period, Barca defended more solidly and continued to press high, while Rado (the Vigo goalkeeper) made several crucial saves to keep the scoreline from ballooning. The clash culminated with Lewandowski’s third, completing a memorable hat-trick and confirming Barca’s status as title contenders.

De Jong’s red card, a late development, will force Barca to recalibrate for the next fixture against Athletic Bilbao. Flick’s post-match remarks stressed consistency, focus, and avoiding overreaction to outside noise as the team advances.

Punchlines

“Lewandowski came back sharper than a chef’s knife—three reasons to fear the net, not the weather.”

“If midfield math is hard, Barca just solved it: add one more man, subtract one more from the other team, and multiply the chances.”