La Liga leaders Barcelona were stunned by Celta Vigo in a 2-2 draw, with two late goals securing a point for the home team. Despite a strong start and goals from Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski, Barcelona's collapse in the final minutes allowed Celta Vigo to snatch a draw. Coach Hansi Flick expressed his disappointment in his team's performance, and noted the absence of key player Lamine Yamal.
Celta Vigo Stuns Barcelona, Snatching a Draw with Late Goals
In a stunning upset, Celta Vigo rallied from a two-goal deficit to secure a 2-2 draw against league leaders Barcelona on Sunday at the Estadio Municipal de Balaídos.
Match Summary
Barcelona started the match strongly, with Raphinha opening the scoring in the 21st minute. Robert Lewandowski doubled the lead just before halftime. However, Celta Vigo refused to give up and fought back in the second half. Iago Aspas pulled one back in the 70th minute, and Jorgen Strand Larsen equalized in the 89th minute, sending the home crowd into raptures.
Barcelona's Collapse
Barcelona's collapse in the final minutes was a major disappointment for coach Hansi Flick. The team had been in control of the game for the majority of the first half and looked set to cruise to victory. However, Celta Vigo's late goals exposed Barcelona's defensive frailties and raised questions about the team's ability to sustain its lead at the top of the table.
Flick's Disappointment
Flick was visibly frustrated after the game, expressing his disappointment in his team's performance. "We had control of the game, but we allowed Celta Vigo back into it with some sloppy errors," he said. "We need to learn from this and show more consistency in our performances."
Absence of Key Player
Barcelona was also missing key player Lamine Yamal, who was suspended for the match. Yamal's absence was felt, as the team struggled to control Celta Vigo's attack in the second half.
Top 5 FAQs
1. What was the final score of the match? A: 2-2
2. Who scored the goals for Celta Vigo? A: Iago Aspas and Jorgen Strand Larsen
3. Who scored the goals for Barcelona? A: Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski
4. Why was Barcelona missing Lamine Yamal? A: He was suspended for the match.
5. What did Hansi Flick say after the game? A: He expressed his disappointment in his team's performance and noted the absence of key player Lamine Yamal.
Background
Barcelona and Celta Vigo have a long-standing rivalry, with the two teams having met over 100 times in all competitions. Barcelona has traditionally held the upper hand, with 65 wins to Celta Vigo's 22. However, Celta Vigo has had some notable victories over Barcelona in recent years, including a 4-1 triumph in 2020.
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