2024-02-19 08:26:52
Most matches are full of drama in the final moments. And in the added time it increases and touches the mercury of excitement. Barcelona vs Celta Vigo was the highlight of La Liga last night. Poland star Robert Lewandowski was the hero of Barca’s victory with a double goal in a 2-1 win.
Iago Aspas equalized early in the second half after Lewandowski put Barcelona ahead in the first half on Saturday (February 17). Then in the last period, Barcelona left the field with a penalty goal by Lewandowski. Barcelona tasted victory in the league after one match.
From the beginning of the match, Barcelona started to play well. The Catalan club got the first significant opportunity in the tenth minute. However, the goalkeeper blocked Lamin Yamal’s left foot shot from Vitor Roque’s pass.
Then both teams missed a few chances. Barcelona went ahead in first half added time. Yamal’s pass outside the box took control with the first touch and Lewandowski hit the target with a right-footed shot.
In the second half, Celta started to play desperately for goals. They went ahead in the second minute. Return to equality. The 36-year-old forward’s shot from outside the box deflected off the feet of Barcelona defender Jules Kunde and into the net. Ter Stegan had nothing to do.
In the 58th minute, another Brazilian forward who replaced Roque sent Rafinha’s shot over the crossbar. After that, no team got a chance to say anything. At the added time of making the match. Six minutes into the third minute of added time, Barcelona were awarded a penalty when Yamal Selter was fouled in the box.
Celta goalkeeper blocked Lewandowski’s first shot there. However, before the Polish star could take a shot, the referee decided to go for the spot kick again as the goalkeeper stepped out of the line. Lewandowski did not make a mistake this time. His craft returned Javi Hernandez’s team to victory.
In this victory, Barcelona is third with 54 points from 16 wins and 6 draws in 25 matches. Girona is second with 56 points in 24 matches, Real Madrid is at the top with 61 points. Celta Vigo is at number 17 with 20 points from 25 matches.