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Barcelona win to secure UCL place
Goals from Ferran Torres, Robert Lewandowski (3) and Ansu Fati secured a crucial victory for Barcelona at Camp Nou to boost their chances of securing a place in next season's UEFA Champions League.
Ferran Torres gave Barcelona an early lead, but Cádiz struck back with two goals from Roger Martí and Sergi Guardiola. However, Lewandowski then took over the match, scoring three goals in the second half to complete his hat-trick and secure all three points for the hosts.
The victory moves Barcelona up to third place in the La Liga standings, two points ahead of Real Betis in fourth. With just two games remaining in the season, Barcelona are now in a strong position to secure a top-four finish and a place in next season's Champions League.
Despite claiming the victory, Barcelona's performance also exposed the lack of defensive stability that has plagued them all season. Cadiz, with nothing to play for and already safe from relegation, managed to create several scoring chances and could have easily taken more than the one point they eventually earned.
Still, the victory will come as a relief to Barcelona, who have been under pressure to secure a top-four finish in recent weeks. The team's performance may not have been perfect, but they showed the necessary grit and determination to get the job done.
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