Lewandowski scores, Barça beats Betis to reach 50-point mark
By TALES AZZONI
AP Sports Writer
MADRID (AP) — Robert Lewandowski has ended his scoring drought in the Spanish league to help Barcelona defeat Real Betis 2-1 and increase its lead over Real Madrid. Barcelona reached 50 points halfway through the league. Lewandowski sealed Barcelona’s sixth straight victory in all competitions with his first league goal since October. He is the league’s leading scorer with 14 goals. The Poland striker was making his return from a three-game suspension for disrespecting a referee in a match last year. Raphinha opened the scoring for Barcelona. The Catalan club is eight points in front of second-place Madrid ahead of the rival’s home match against Valencia on Thursday.