Cadiz, who have won five of their 22 league games this season, are 17th with 22 points, two points ahead of Valencia in the relegation zone despite having played one more game.
Manager Xavi Hernandez made six changes to his starting lineup for the Europa League playoff against Manchester United on Thursday, following a 2-2 draw in the first leg, but his team showed no signs of slowing down.
At the Camp Nou stadium, it was a largely one-sided contest, with Barcelona never looking likely to relinquish control despite allowing their opponents a few chances to score, including two goals ruled out and two strikes off the post.
We had a comfortable lead going into the second half after scoring twice before the break, Xavi told Movistar Plus.
We had a good and solid first half and I’m satisfied, although we eased off after the break.
Perhaps the team became a little tired, but we are pleased because we maintained our eight-point lead at the top of the standings.
Cadiz started strongly and had a goal by Roger Marti ruled out for offside, but Barcelona took control, led by a superb Ferran Torres, who had three chances to score before being involved in the build-up to Roberto’s goal.
source: FC Barcelona In the 43rd minute, Roberto scored a close-range, first-touch goal off the rebound of a diving header by Lewandowski after Torres dribbled past three defenders to cross the ball.
Lewandowski added to Barcelona’s lead just before halftime, slotting home a low shot from just inside the box. In the 57th minute, the Polish striker nearly scored again, but his shot hit the crossbar.
Barca then eased off the gas, allowing Cadiz to create chances. Marti had another goal disallowed for a foul, and both Christopher Ramos de la Flor and Choco Lozano hit the post.
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