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Deadly Lewandowski Leads Barca to 5-1 Triumph Over Sevilla; Gavi Shines in Return, While Sorloth's Brace Powers Atletico Past Leganes
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Published on 10/22/2024

BARCELONA, Oct 21 — Barcelona crushed Sevilla 5-1, with Robert Lewandowski and Pablo Torre each scoring twice, keeping Barca three points ahead of Real Madrid at the top of La Liga.*

Lewandowski reached 12 goals in 10 matches, opening the scoring with a penalty after Raphinha was fouled. Pedri soon doubled the lead, and Lewandowski netted again before halftime. Torre added two late goals, including a free-kick that found the net at the far post.

Sevilla's Stanis Idumbo scored a consolation goal, but Barca celebrated the return of Gavi, who made his first appearance since a serious knee injury last November.

Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid came from behind to beat Leganes 3-1, with Alexander Sorloth scoring twice. After Leganes took the lead, Sorloth equalized before Antoine Griezmann and Sorloth again secured the victory. Atletico had struggled recently, but Simeone noted an improvement in the second half.

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