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
7. Phillips' wondergoal
And what a strike it is... Kalvin Phillips steps up and curls a free-kick into the top corner from 30-yards just before the break. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
8. Kalvin celebrations
Looks awfully familiar that celebration, doesn't it? Phillips scores a Leeds United free-kick for the first time since December 2017 - when Pablo Hernandez struck at Burton. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
9. Blackburn hit back
Just three minutes after the interval and Rovers score a free-kick of their own. Adam Armstrong produces a fantastic effort to give Illan Meslier no chance. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
10. A midfield battle
Following the goal for the hosts, Blackburn sense momentum is with them but Mateusz Klich steps in to take control in midfield and calm any nerves. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
11. Ongoing battle
Tyler Roberts and Bradley Johnson were at it all afternoon in what was an intriguing battle before the former's substitution late on. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
12. Klich restores the advantage
Just as Blackburn get a foot in the game Mateusz Klich works an effort under Christian Walton from the edge of the box to make it 3-1. Photo: Bruce Rollinson