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Newcastle United put 'classless' Erik ten Hag and Manchester United to the sword as they underline Champions League intentions

NEWCASTLE: "No time-wasting required" was the post Newcastle United's official Twitter chose to mark what felt like a hugely significant victory over Manchester United.

Lewandowski hits two as Liga leaders Barca cruise past Elche

ELCHE, Spain: Robert Lewandowski struck twice as Barcelona moved 15 points clear at the top of La Liga with a comfortable 4-0 win at Elche on Saturday. The Polish forward has endured a small dip in form recently but was back to his lethal best to continue the Catalans’ procession toward the title. Ansu Fati also found the net for the first time since October in the league and Ferran Torres rounded out the comfortable win, as Xavi was able to play some reserve players ahead of Wednesday’s Copa del Rey semifinal clash with Real Madrid.

Lewandowski double helps Barcelona thrash Elche and move closer to title

Robert Lewandowski scored twice as leaders Barcelona won 4-0 at bottom side Elche on Saturday (Apr 1) to go provisionally 15 points clear of second-placed Real Madrid at the top of LaLiga.

Elche CF 0-4 FC Barcelona: Robert Lewandowski hits brace as Barca go 15 points clear of Real Madrid at top of Liga

FC Barcelona beat Elche 4-0 to go 15 points clear of Real Madrid at the top of La Liga Xavi's side took the lead after 19 minutes with their first chance of the game. Ronald Araujo cleverly headed the ball into the path of Robert Lewandowski who, with the help of a slight mis-hit, was able to clip the ball over Edgar Badia and into the back of the net. Ad The hosts responded brilliantly to going 1-0 down, pushing further up the pitch and pressing Barcelona with more intensity.