Late Robert Lewandowski and Sergi Roberto first half Goals propelled Barcelona to victory 2-0 over Cadiz on Sunday, the huge eight points recovery lead At the top of the Spanish league.
On the other hand, Antoine Griezmann scored the winning goal 1-0 win for Atletico Madrid against Athletic Bilbao strengthens his grip on the fourth place.
Real Madrid champion win in Osasuna on On Saturday, he made them close to Barcelona, led by Xavi Hernandez, who king one eye on European League on Thursday play-off second man against Manchester United at Old Trafford.
However, an inspired Ferran Torres Sergi Roberto helped break the deadlock and Lewandowski added a second to leave Kadesh, 17, two points above the drop zone.
The visitors scored two goals, Roger Marty disallowed and made Barcelona is uncomfortable in times At the Camp Nou, however, their victory rarely looked in doubt.
Xavi started with Sergi Roberto in midfieldto replace Pedri, who He suffered from a hip injury in European League 2-2 first Leg drawing with Manchester United last Thursday.
the coach He passionately defended the Catalan yet gamesaying that it was a player Often used as a scapegoat.
“I have heard the most unfair criticism (of him) in Xavi told reporters.
It’s a local player with Amazing attitude, always trying help the teamIt’s unselfish.”
However it was Torres arrival that made the key difference for Barcelona in the first half.
The wing suffers greatly in times This season, however with Ousmane Dembele was injured and Rafinha was rested face United, is took for him chance with Both hands.
Torres was very active and elusive past Defenders in pace and connect Cadiz defense in Knot.
one like run down The right saw him cross for Lewandowski after 43 minutes and despite the attacker’s efforts being saved by the Polish striker, Sergi Roberto made it through on hand to smash it home Leap.
Three minutes later Barcelona doubled lead When Lewandowski compiled the ball on the edge of Cadiz box And fired a low blow at the bottom corner.
“I work to show for me footballthat it true I didn’t have a lot of minutes and (I didn’t have a lot of importance) in the team,” Torres told Movistar.
“every time coach He gives me his confidence, I go out to show He has what I have.”
Some Barcelona fans He sang the name Torres in in response to his electrocution performanceencouragement forward After his tough spell.
“I’m proud of them chanting my name,” he said added. “She’s still there work to do hard The thing is to keep it up. “
Barcelona took introduce them off Gas in the second halfdespite clipping Lewandowski at the top of crossbar.
Top scorer in the Spanish League with 15 goals Lewandowski hasn’t been in his best form since the World Cup but seems to be slowly returning to it.
Marc-Andre ter Stegen kept another clean sheet, with Barcelona after being relinquished just Seven goals out of 22 matches in La Liga.
In Europe, it was a different story with Xavi hopes side Can prove more strong in back against Man United than they were in the first man.
Classic shirts
Atletico victory over The athletes helped them bridge the gap on third place Real Sociedad for two points after Basque side fee on Saturday.
play sports in Their classic red and white striped kit, Atlético in Off the shirts, though, Diego Simeone side They were in home At the Metropolitano Stadium.
hosts wanted to pay tribute To celebrate the 125th anniversary of Athletic – with Atlético was formed as a branch of Athlete back in 1903.
Griezmann made the difference in Tight clash after 73 minutes when he met with Depay.
pair exchange passes Griezmann led in box to net his seventh league goal of the chapter.
Rayo Vallecano and Sevilla drew 1-1. with The hosts, sixth, are unable to make the effort maximum pressure on sides above them in the quest European insurance football next season.
Sevilla struggled on The Road in The last weeks, while they are home Figure helped them move up To the middle of the table after the poor start for this season.
Jorge Sampaoli side took the lead When Soso’s effort out distance oblique in off Oscar Valentine, but Florian Lejeune was at the helm home from corner to level.
Serge Dardier’s late shot made it 1-0 to Espanyol win down-ofElchi’s table.
