Patrick Bamford, Kalvin Phillips and Mateusz Klich all struck in Lancashire with Adam Armstrong getting on the scoresheet for the hosts at Ewood Park as the Whites took another major step towards Premier League football with just five games to go. Here, we take a look back at the afternoon through the lens of Yorkshire Evening Post photographer Bruce Rollinson...
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Leeds United secured an impressive 3-1 victory at Blackburn Rovers on Saturday afternoon. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
. Ewood Park
The scene at an empty Ewood Park ahead of kick-off - the new normal without fans. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
. Leeds warm-up
The Whites are out for their usual pre-match routine... Photo: Bruce Rollinson
. Bamford strikes early
Just seven minutes are on the clock as Patrick Bamford strikes to give United the lead following good work from Mateusz Klich to steal the ball in midfield. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
. Frantic start
After the opener Blackburn go on the front foot, hitting the post through Lewis Holtby with Sam Gallagher missing a one-on-one with Illan Meslier also. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
. Bielsa barks instructions
The Leeds head coach was uncharacteristically vocal in the first half in what was an open affair in Lancashire. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
. Drinks break
As has become customary, both sides take on water amid a drinks break in both halves... it allows Leeds to gather their thoughts. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
1. Ewood Park
The scene at an empty Ewood Park ahead of kick-off - the new normal without fans. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
2. Leeds warm-up
The Whites are out for their usual pre-match routine... Photo: Bruce Rollinson
3. Bamford strikes early
Just seven minutes are on the clock as Patrick Bamford strikes to give United the lead following good work from Mateusz Klich to steal the ball in midfield. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
4. Frantic start
After the opener Blackburn go on the front foot, hitting the post through Lewis Holtby with Sam Gallagher missing a one-on-one with Illan Meslier also. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
5. Bielsa barks instructions
The Leeds head coach was uncharacteristically vocal in the first half in what was an open affair in Lancashire. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
6. Drinks break
As has become customary, both sides take on water amid a drinks break in both halves... it allows Leeds to gather their thoughts. Photo: Bruce Rollinson