Lewandowski derby double helps Barcelona pull clear
Barcelona beat neighbouring Girona 4-1 to re-establish its three-point lead at the top of LaLiga, with Robert Lewandowski scoring a brace.
Barca saw Real Madrid pull level at the summit with a 3-2 victory over Leganes, but it made its game in hand count to give itself breathing space again.
The Blaugrana took the lead two minutes before the break when Lamine Yamal's free-kick deflected in off Girona defender Ladislav Krejci for an own goal.
However, Girona – seven points clear of the relegation zone in 13th – struck back after the restart when Arnaut Danjuma slotted home, having been found by Daley Blind.
Barcelona did not panic and Lewandowski restored its lead with an acrobatic flick just after the hour, and the Poland international was not done there.
He scored his 25th league goal of the season and killed off any slim hopes of a Girona fightback in the 77th minute, finishing tidily after a driving run and pass from Frenkie de Jong.
Ferran Torres added some gloss to the scoreline four minutes from time after coming off the bench, firing past Paulo Gazzaniga after a fine first touch from Gerard Martin's pass.
Barcelona, which earned a measure of revenge for a 4-2 loss in the same fixture last season, moved onto 66 points, three ahead of Madrid and nine clear of Atletico Madrid in third.
