FC Barcelona sealed a crucial 3-1 win over Deportivo Alavés in La Liga, with Robert Lewandowski scoring twice and Ansu Fati netting his ninth league goal of the season. The victory sees Barcelona leapfrog Real Madrid in the standings and maintain pressure on title rivals. The Blaugrana's attacking prowess proved too much for Alavés, who fought valiantly but ultimately fell to their third consecutive defeat.