Robert Lewandowski returned to action on Wednesday after a three-match suspension for a red card against Osasun in November. FC Barcelona defeated Real Betis 2:1, and the Pole scored one of the goals. It was his first goal in La Liga since October 29. TV cameras didn’t capture the striker’s full celebration, but what is social media for? The striker played on the nose of the League Commission. Literally.
Celebration with a special dedication
The Pole was punished with three games of pause not only for the fact of seeing the red card, but for a specific gesture made in the meeting with Osasuna. , which, according to the arbitrator, was to prove that his decision was challenged. i, the Competition Commission issued a suspension.
Wednesday’s clash with Real Betis was the first after its expiration – in January Lewandowski competed only in cup matches. The 34-year-old scored his 14th goal of the La Liga season in the 80th minute, and while celebrating the goal, he allowed himself to be teased at the League Commission by making the exact same gesture for which he was suspended. At least that’s how it was interpreted.
Wednesday’s victory and three points won at the Benito Villamarin stadium is a very valuable achievement for Xavi’s team, which has been on a phenomenal run in the league since October 16 and the loss to Real Madrid. In the last 10 meetings, they won nine times, drew once – in the derby with Espanyol, which was the first game after the World Cup.
In the meantime, Barcelona capitalized on the lapses of the “Royal”, who drew 0-0 with Real Sociedad last weekend, and escaped them by eight points. This loss can be reduced by three on Thursday, as Carlo Ancelotti’s players, the current Spanish champions, will catch up with the overdue match against Valencia.
Source: Sport.PL
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