LaLiga: Lewandowski Stars as Barcelona Thrash Sevilla 5-1

Lewandowski's brilliant brace helps Barcelona thrash Sevilla 5-1, setting up a thrilling El Clasico showdown with Real Madrid next weekend.

Barcelona solidified their position at the top of the La Liga table with a resounding 5-1 victory over Sevilla on Sunday. Robert Lewandowski's impressive brace led the charge, as the Catalan giants moved three points clear.

Lewandowski opened the scoring from the penalty spot and Pedri doubled Barcelona's lead with a stunning finish from the edge of the box. Lewandowski's second goal, courtesy of Raphinha's low cross, gave Barcelona a commanding 3-0 lead inside 39 minutes.

Sevilla's Orjan Haskjold Nyland made several impressive saves to prevent further damage, but substitute Pablo Torre added a fourth goal with a clever finish. Sevilla's Stanis Idumbo Muzambo scored a consolation goal, only for Torre to seal his brace and restore Barcelona's four-goal advantage.

The win marked Barcelona's ninth in ten La Liga matches this season. They now turn their attention to the highly anticipated El Clasico showdown with Real Madrid next Saturday.

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