Barcelona thrashes Villarreal with Lewandowski and Raphinha braces
- Barcelona defeated Villarreal 5-1, with Lewandowski and Raphinha each scoring two goals.
- The victory allowed Barcelona to maintain a four-point lead over Real Madrid in LaLiga.
- Other matches across Europe featured significant wins for teams like Atletico Madrid, Stuttgart, and AC Milan.
In a dominant display, Barcelona secured a 5-1 victory over Villarreal, with both Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha scoring twice. This win allowed Barcelona to maintain a four-point lead over Real Madrid at the top of the LaLiga standings. The match showcased Barcelona's attacking prowess, as they capitalized on Villarreal's defensive lapses, particularly after Lewandowski's missed penalty did not deter their momentum. Atletico Madrid also had a notable match, drawing 1-1 with Rayo Vallecano, thanks to Connor Gallagher's second goal in Spanish football. Meanwhile, Athletic Bilbao triumphed over Celta Vigo with a 3-1 scoreline, highlighted by Gorka Guruzeta's brace. In other matches, Stuttgart bounced back from a Champions League defeat by thrashing Borussia Dortmund 5-1, with Deniz Undav leading the charge. Serie A saw AC Milan end their derby drought with a late goal from Matteo Gabbia, while Roma halted Udinese's unbeaten streak with a convincing 3-0 win. The weekend's action in Ligue 1 featured Marseille's resilience, overcoming a red card to win 3-2 against Lyon. Monaco continued their strong start to the season with a 3-1 victory over Le Havre, while Montpellier secured a thrilling 3-2 win against Auxerre, showcasing the competitive nature of European football this season.