Ilkay Gündogan led FC Barcelona to an important victory in the fight for renewed participation in the Champions League in turbulent days.
The captain of the German national soccer team prepared Robert Lewandowski’s first goal (22nd) and scored the second himself (49th) in the 3-1 (1-0) win at Deportivo Alaves on Saturday.
However, the work wasn’t done yet, as Alaves immediately hit back through Samu (51′). Then came wild minutes for Vitor Roque: Barca’s Brazilian winter signing came on as a substitute for the ailing Gündogan (59th), scored to make it 3-1 (63rd), saw yellow (67th) and yellow-red (72nd).
In any case, Barcelona is currently experiencing strong turbulence. Sporting things go up and down, league leaders Real Madrid are still seven points away and also have a game left. Coach Xavi has announced his departure at the end of the season and the successor is open.