(Reuters) – Barcelona’s Sergi Roberto and Robert Lewandowski struck just before halftime to give the league leaders a 2-0 home win over lowly Cadiz on Sunday in their pursuit of a 27th Spanish title.
Barca top LaLiga on 59 points, eight clear of second-placed Real Madrid and 16 above Real Sociedad in third. Barcelona have never lost a title race when leading by eight points or more.
Cadiz, who have so far won five of their 22 league games this season, are 17th on 22 points, two above Valencia in the relegation zone having played a game more.
Roberto put Barca ahead in the 43rd minute with a close-range volley from a rebound after a fine effort by Ferran Torres. Lewandowski extended their lead right on halftime by slotting home a low shot from just inside the box.
(Reporting by Fernando Kallas; Editing by Ken Ferris)
