The Catalans, third, capitalised with a narrow victory after the champions slipped up across town at Espanyol on Saturday.
Barcelona trail second-place Atletico by three points before the Rojiblancos face Real Madrid in a tasty derby clash next weekend, which could allow Hansi Flick’s side to make up more ground.
Lewandowski netted from a Lamine Yamal cross to settle a hard-fought match in which Alaves largely frustrated the hosts.
“Before the game, we knew we had to win,” Lewandowski…
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