The UEFA Europa League Round 8 fixture between Barcelona and Girona was a closely contested match that saw the Spanish giants come out on top with a convincing victory.
Lewandowski, who has been instrumental in helping Barcelona reach their first European title since 2016, scored his second goal of the game to give the Polish forward the assist for the winner. The striker's effort sealed a dramatic win for Barcelona as they moved into third place in the table.
The match started off brightly with both teams looking for goals. However, it was Barcelona who took the lead early in the opening period when Lionel Messi struck a stunning strike from distance to put the hosts ahead. Girona had a chance to equalize just before half-time but were unable to convert their chances.
In the second half, Barcelona continued to dominate the match and were rewarded with two more goals. A header by Gerard Piqué set up a penalty shootout where Girona goalkeeper Pedro Mora started off well but conceded a penalty himself after being fouled by Lionel Messi. After a tense end to extra time, Barcelona won the penalty shootout and won the match comfortably 4-1.
Lewandowski's hat-trick was crucial for Barcelona as he provided the final piece of the puzzle for his team. He is now one step closer to winning his first major trophy, which would make him the first player in club history to do so.
Barcelona will now look to continue their strong form in the league this season and face some tough opponents in the coming weeks. The team will be looking to improve their performance against teams like Manchester United and Real Madrid next week and prepare for the Champions League semi-final matches against Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain respectively.
Girona, meanwhile, will look to bounce back from their disappointing result and focus on improving their play in the league. They will need to find ways to counterattack and create opportunities for themselves if they want to have any hope of staying in the top four.
Overall, the match was a thrilling spectacle that showcased both sides' strengths and weaknesses. The fact that both teams played with such intensity and passion made it even more exciting to watch.