Celta Vigo Stuns Barcelona in Dramatic La Liga Comeback
Celta Vigo pulled off an incredible late comeback to hold La Liga leaders Barcelona to a thrilling 2-2 draw in Balaídos. Barcelona seemed destined for another routine win, with Raphinha opening the scoring in the first half and Robert Lewandowski doubling the lead just after the hour mark. However, the match took a shocking turn in the final minutes, fueled by an untimely red card and defensive lapses from Barça.
The pivotal moment came in the 82nd minute when Marc Casadó received his second yellow card, leaving Barcelona down to 10 men. With momentum shifting, Celta seized the opportunity to strike back. Alfonso González capitalized on a defensive mishap to score in the 84th minute, and just two minutes later, Hugo Álvarez stunned the visitors by netting the equalizer. The home crowd erupted in celebration as Barcelona, who had looked so composed for most of the match, were suddenly scrambling to salvage a point.
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Barça’s midfielder Gavi, making his return from a lengthy ACL injury, expressed frustration after the game. “We had control, but the red card changed everything,” he admitted. Gavi also criticized his team’s defensive errors, pointing out Jules Koundé’s crucial mistake that led to Celta’s first goal. “It’s simple; you have to clear the ball there,” he said, highlighting the need for focus in high-pressure situations.
Koundé took responsibility for the error, acknowledging the impact it had on the team’s collapse. “It’s a mistake I shouldn’t have made,” he said. “We need to stay concentrated until the final whistle.”
Barcelona’s coach, Hansi Flick, also voiced his disappointment, emphasizing the team’s lack of composure after the red card. Despite the setback, he urged his players to regroup, with important fixtures in La Liga and the Champions League looming.
This result leaves Barcelona with much to reflect on as their grip at the top of the table faces renewed challenges. Meanwhile, Celta’s resilience has reinvigorated their fight in the league, proving once again that in football, the game is never over until the final whistle.
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