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Barcelona fans on social media have heaped praise on Robert Lewandowski after he scored a hat-trick in their 4-2 win over Celta Vigo. Both sides were in action in the La Liga at the Abanca Balaídos stadium on Sunday, November 9.Barcelona were the first to break the deadlock through Lewandowski during the encounter. The striker converted from the penalty spot in the 10th minute following a handball by Marcos Alonso.One minute later (11’), Sergio Carreira scored to restore parity for Celta Vigo, having sent his effort into the bottom right corner. Following a pinpoint pass from Marcus Rashford, Lewandowski scored from close range to restore the visitors' lead in the 37th minute.Celta Vigo equalized for the second time in the clash through Borja Iglesias in the 43rd minute. However, Lamine Yamal (45+3'), directed his effort into the back of the net to make the halftime scoreline 3-2.Lewandowski completed his hat-trick after scoring a terrific header to extend Barcelona's lead in the 73rd minute. Despite Frenkie de Jong's clumsy red card in added time (90+4’), the game ended 4-2 in Blaugrana's favor.Meanwhile, Lewandowski was arguably the most productive attacker on the pitch during the encounter. He registered five shots on target, scored three goals, and delivered one key pass (via Sofascore).In the game's aftermath, Barcelona fans on X lauded the veteran striker for his remarkable display in attack, with one tweeting:"That's what we were missing Lewandowski what a header Hattrick for him."Abhishek Negi @AbhishekNe95994LINK@ReshadFCB That's what we were missing Lewandowski what a header Hattrick for him"He is still insane I can’t believe it lmao," another chimed in.🦖 @itsDoxyyyLINK@ReshadFCB He is still insane I can’t believe it lmaoOther fans posted:☾ Boujee シ @BoujeeculerLINK@ReshadFCB HE IS BACKOTEDOLA @ChukwunonsoKen6LINK@ReshadFCB We missed himFahad Khan @TheRiseOFLifeLINK@ReshadFCB One of the he strikers of the game for a reason"A very important player for the team" Dani Olmo on Robert Lewandowski's presence in Barcelona's squadFC Barcelona v Real Sociedad - LaLiga EA Sports - Source: GettyDani Olmo has revealed that Robert Lewandowski is a crucial player for Blaugrana. The midfielder is likewise hopeful that the veteran striker will remain consistent throughout the entire 2025-26 campaign.Speaking in an interview after their 4-2 win over Celta Vigo, Olmo said (via Barca Universal):"Lewandowski is a very important player for the team. I hope he's in this form for the entire season. We need him, he will give us a lot."Lewandowski has scored seven goals in nine league appearances for the defending La Liga title holders this season. Meanwhile, Hansi Flick's men have registered 28 points from 12 La Liga matches this term, and they are three points behind leaders Real Madrid (31) in the standings.
