Title: La Liga Round 8: Barcelona Beats Girona 2-1, Lewandowski Scores Twice
Barcelona and Girona's thrilling clash in the Spanish top flight was a spectacle to behold as Lionel Messi scored twice in the second half to lift his side to victory over Girona.
The match began with a tense first period, but Barcelona broke through with a goal from Antoine Griezmann on 49 minutes. However, Girona fought back with two goals from Jordi Alba and Pablo Mascherano, before halftime.
In the second half, Lionel Messi stepped up with a stunning strike that curled past Girona goalkeeper Javi Martínez from close range. And then, with just three minutes remaining, he doubled his tally by slotting home from close range after Griezmann had been fouled by Yerry Mina.
Griezmann's goal was followed by a penalty shootout in which Barcelona won 5-4 on penalties, with Lionel Messi adding the winner for his side's third win of the season.
Lewandowski, who has been a key player for Barcelona this season, scored twice in the game. The first came on 66 minutes when he slotted home from close range after a header from Jordi Alba. The second came on 73 minutes when he headed home from close range after another header from Alba.
And then, with just five minutes left, Lewandowski sealed the victory with a superb finish from distance.
Barcelona's victory marks their fourth consecutive league title and also brings them one step closer to lifting the Champions League. They will now face Real Madrid in the final round of the season on April 19th at Camp Nou.