Robert Lewandowski has scored a second-half winner as Barcelona beat Alaves 1-0 to cut its gap to Spanish league leader Real Madrid

Barcelona sit three points behind second-placed Atletico, who face Real Madrid in a thrilling derby next weekend — an opportunity for Hansi Flick’s side to close the gap.

Barcelona made up lost ground in the race for the league title, securing a narrow 1-0 win over Deportivo Alaves. Robert Lewandowski’s second-half goal was the only differentiator in a game where