Celta stage gorgeous late fightback to disclaim Barcelona win

Celta rescued some extent in opposition to Barcelona in dramatic 2-2 draw at Estadio Abanca-Balaídos in Vigo.

Celta began effectively, going direct and placing strain on the Barcelona defence with balls out huge and excessive.

It was the La Liga leaders who struck first although, with the in-form Raphinha grabbing his eighth purpose of the league marketing campaign after he brilliantly went previous Oscar Mingueza earlier than slotting his effort previous Vicente Guaita.

The hosts virtually equalised simply three minutes later when Ilaix Moriba struck an outstanding looping volley from distance which Inaki Pena did effectively to tip over the crossbar.

Barcelona doubled their lead on the hour mark when Robert Lewandowski bundled the ball previous Carl Starfelt earlier than stroking his effort past Guaita for his fifteenth La Liga purpose of the season.

Celta had been supplied a lifeline eight minutes from time when Barcelona went all the way down to 10 males after Marc Casado was proven a second yellow card.

Simply 4 minutes later the hosts had pulled one again, with Alfon Gonzalez capitalising on a Jules Kounde mistake on the again to poke an effort previous Pena.

Celta accomplished the comeback simply two minutes later when substitute Hugo Alvarez went previous Hector Fort earlier than sliding his effort into the underside nook.

After all, it’s not fairly a disaster given it is just two matches, however the method by which Barca surrendered their lead shall be considerably of a priority for Flick.

Barca nonetheless have a five-point hole on the summit of La Liga, however shall be pissed off that the hole is just not a more healthy eight-point one.

Flick’s facet shall be vying for a response as they host Brest within the UEFA Champions League – stay on TNT Sports activities and discovery+ on Tuesday, earlier than returning to league motion in opposition to Las Palmas at residence, the place they’ll look to place an finish to this mini-blip.

The Brazilian has been the star of the present this season for Barcelona and he put in one other stable efficiency tonight, regardless of the scoreline.

His opening purpose was a superb one and he remained a risk all night. His direct dribbling was an issue for Celta’s defence. He didn’t finish on the successful facet but it surely was one other sturdy exhibiting from the Barca man.

RC Celta: Guaita 7, Rodriguez 7, Starfelt 6, Alonso 6, Mingueza 7, Alvarez 7, Beltran 6, Moriba 7, Bamba 6, Aspas 7, Douvikas 6 Subs: Gonzalez 7, Sotelo 6, Iglesias 6, Duran N/A

FC Barcelona: Pena 7, Martin 6, Martinez 6, Cubarsi 6, Kounde 6, Casado 5, Pedri 6, Raphinha 8, Gavi 7, Olmo 7, Lewandowski 7 Subs: Fort 7, De Jong 6, Lopez 6, Torre N/A, Victor N/A

15’ GOAL! RC CELTA 0-1 FC BARCELONA (RAPHINHA) – It is that man once more Raphinha! A improbable purpose from the Brazilian, who chopped inside away from Oscar Mingueza onto his left foot earlier than firing his effort previous Guaita.

18’ A BIG CHANCE FOR CELTA! – Ilaix Moriba goes shut on the volley from distance! His looping effort is tipped over by Inaki Pena for a Celta nook.

61’ GOAL! RC CELTA 0-2 FC BARCELONA (LEWANDOWSKI) – Barcelona have their second of the night time! Robert Lewandowski bundles the ball previous Carl Starfelt earlier than firing his effort previous Guaita. That could possibly be an enormous purpose for Barcelona.

84’ GOAL! RC CELTA 1-2 FC BARCELONA (ALFON GONZALEZ) – That one will definitely depend! Substitute Alfon Gonzalez has pulled one again after a mistake from Kounde. Gonzalez put strain on the Barca defender to win the ball earlier than slotting residence.

86’ GOAL! RC CELTA 2-2 FC BARCELONA (ALVAREZ) – Unimaginable! Celta have accomplished the turnaround in two minutes! Hugo Alvarez does brilliantly to go previous Hector Fort earlier than firing residence his effort into the underside nook.