The Lead Is Simple
Barcelona finished a flawless La Liga season at Camp Nou on Sunday, beating Real Betis 3-1 to close out 19 wins from 19 home matches. Robert Lewandowski played his final game at the stadium, scoring once in the victory before his announced departure this week.
The Polish striker, 37, ends his four-year Barcelona tenure with 119 goals in 192 appearances. He helped the club win three Spanish league titles and one Copa del Rey.
The Detail That Matters
Two goals from Raphinha and one by João Cancelo completed the rout. Barcelona had clinched its second straight league title two rounds earlier.
The record did not need much decoration — it already spoke for itself. Nineteen matches, 19 wins, zero hesitation in front of the ir own crowd.
The Road From Here
After the final whistle, Lewandowski's teammates lifted him into the air in celebration, the n lined up to applaud as he walked toward the locker room.
"It has been an honor to play for this club," Lewandowski said. "We've enjoyed some great moments in the se four years. I am very proud of everything we have achieved together. Today I say goodbye, but I will always carry Barcelona in my heart. Thank you so much, fans. Once a Barça fan, always a Barça fan."