VIGO, Spain : Robert Lewandowski struck a hat-trick and Lamine Yamal was also on target as Barcelona earned a 4-2 win at Celta Vigo on Sunday, closing to within three points of LaLiga leaders Real Madrid.

After Real were held to a draw by Rayo Vallecano earlier in the day, Barcelona closed the gap on their rivals, moving up to 28 points and pulling two clear of third-placed Villarreal.

Celta remain 13th on 13 points, five adrift of the European places.

"After his injury, I've seen a different Lewandowski, a positive one," Barcelona coach Hansi Flick told reporters.

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