Advertisement League of Ireland Horse Racing TV Listings GAA Fixtures Behind the Lines Sportswriters discuss their careers and the work that inspires them. Rugby Weekly Extra Dive into all the news and analysis 3 times a week The Football Family Weekly insights from the week’s big talking points Advertisement More Stories Robert Lewandowski celebrates his goal.Alamy Stock Photo Freelike a fine wine Robert Lewandowski continues extraordinary season as Barcelona prevail The 36-year-old Polish international has 32 goals from 34 matches. 10.19pm, 17 Feb 2025 Share options ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI scored from the penalty spot as Barcelona scraped out a 1-0 home win over Rayo Vallecano on Monday to climb top of the Spanish Liga. Barcelona were seven points off first place three weeks ago but the two big Madrid clubs have suffered dips in form. Both drew their games 1-1 on Saturday playing with 10 men. Barcelona took advantage on Monday night by eking out a victory over a third Madrid team, Rayo, thanks to their star striker. “We can’t win every game 3-0, we had to work,” Barcelona fullback Alex Balde told broadcaster Movistar. Advertisement Lewandowski scored his 20th goal of the La Liga season with a 28th-minute penalty that went in off the post, taking his tally in all competitions to 32 from 34 appearances. Rayo goalkeeper Pep Chavarria repeatedly frustrated Barcelona. At the other end, Jorge de Frutos had a strike disallowed and missed with a headed chance in added time. Barcelona remained unbeaten in 12 matches in 2025 while ending the 10-match unbeaten run that had lifted Rayo to a surprising sixth place. – © AFP 2025 Viewcomments Send Tip or Correction Embed this post To embed this post, copy the code below on your site Email “Robert Lewandowski continues extraordinary season as Barcelona prevail”. 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