Robert Lewandowski helped FC Barcelona to a clear home win against FC Elche.
The former Bayern striker scored his number 16 and 17 goals of the season in his 23rd appearance in the 4-0 (1-0) win of the Catalans at bottom FC Elche on Saturday evening (April 1st, 2023). The Polish striker missed four games due to suspensions and an injury.
Barcelona extended their lead over Real Madrid, at least temporarily, to 15 points, the rivals only host Real Valladolid on Sunday.
Elche with sixth coach of the season on the bench
Lewandowski initially scored a bit lucky, he shot himself (20th). The second goal was scored by Ansu Fati (56′), before Lewandowski made everything clear again (66′). Ferran Torres (70th) set the final point.
Elche caused a curiosity: Sebastian Beccacece sat on the bench for the first time at the bottom of the table – the sixth coach of the season.
Wednesday Clasico in the cup
Before the international break, Barca had beaten Madrid in the Liga Clasico – on Wednesday there will be another duel in the second leg of the cup semi-finals (first leg: 1-0).
