Lewandowski hat trick gives Barcelona comeback victory over Valencia
Time:2024-05-21 16:57:30 Source:opinionsViews(143)
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona survived a tricky first half to beat Valencia 4-2 with the help of a second half hat trick from Robert Lewandowski and a red card to Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili on Monday.
On a rainy night in Catalonia, the home side dominated possession but was behind at the break due to two defensive errors.
Fermín López put Barcelona ahead with a lovely glancing header midway through the first half.
Valencia levelled just five minutes later thanks to a woeful intervention from keeper Marc Ter Stegen. He intercepted a long ball 25 yards from his goal but he tried to be too fancy and Hugo Duro easily dispossessed him and ran the ball into the empty net.
Before halftime, Valencia took the lead thanks to another elementary mistake. Ronald Araújo’s mistimed tackle felled Peter Federico in the box and Pepelu coolly converted the spot kick.
Previous:'Constantly learning' Imanaga off to impressive start with the Chicago Cubs
Next:Kevin Pillar gets 1,000th career hit in Angels' win at Texas
You may also like
- Jon Wysocki dead at 53: Staind drummer passes away
- Celebrations of Miao New Year and Guzang Festival held in SW China's Guizhou
- Concert showcases Chinese traditional music in New Zealand
- Emma Bates, a top US contender in the Boston Marathon, will try to beat Kenyans and dodge potholes
- Insider Q&A: CIA's chief technologist's cautious embrace of generative AI
- Flying Tigers members mark 80th anniversary of U.S. force's participation in China's resistance war
- Feature: Philadelphia Orchestra celebrates half
- Kite capital advances modernization while preserving heritage
- Shooting injures 2 at Missouri high school graduation ceremony