Barcelona Surrender Two-Goal Lead In Dramatic Celta Draw

November 24, (THEWILL) – Barcelona’s title advantage narrowed following a dramatic 2-2 draw against Celta Vigo, where they conceded two goals in the final six minutes of play. Leading through strikes from Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski, the Catalan side appeared to be heading towards certain victory before a late collapse altered the outcome significantly.

The match began with Celta Vigo dominating early proceedings, though they failed to convert their chances. Barcelona found their rhythm when Raphinha scored with their first attempt on target, benefiting from an excellent Jules Kounde pass. The first half concluded with controversy surrounding Gerard Martin’s challenge on Iago Aspas, prompting Martin’s substitution for Hector Fort.

Robert Lewandowski extended Barcelona’s advantage after 60 minutes, registering his 15th goal of the 2024/2025 season. However, the turning point arrived when Marc Casado received a second yellow card, reducing Barcelona to 10 players. This dismissal proved pivotal in the match’s final stages.

The numerical disadvantage soon told when Jules Kounde’s error allowed Alfon Gonzales to reduce the deficit. Hugo Alvarez then struck moments before the final whistle to complete an extraordinary comeback for Celta Vigo, leaving Barcelona to contemplate two dropped points in their pursuit of the La Liga title.

While Barcelona maintain their position at the summit of La Liga, this result offers encouragement to their closest competitors, Real Madrid. The absence of injured teenager Lamine Yamal continues to impact Barcelona’s performances, with this draw marking another challenging outing without their young talent.