Barcelona clashed heads with Celta Vigo at the Abanca-Balaídos earlier today as they hoped to earn a positive result on their travels. The Catalans made a quick start to the contest and managed to make the opening breakthrough in the fifth minute courtesy of a curled effort from Ansu Fati. Sergio Busquets doubled Barca’s advantage just 13 minutes later when he found the back of the net with a low shot. The visitors were not done yet as they added another goal in the 34th minute when Memphis Depay scored with a glancing header. Barca went into the half-time interval 3-0 up on the scoreline.
The Catalans giants made life difficult for themselves in the second half after conceding their first goal just seven minutes into the second half when Iago Aapas pulled a goal back for Celta Vigo. Nolito made things really interesting as he scored in the 74th minute before Iago Aapas scored a dramatic injury-time equaliser for the home team. The match ended with both teams sharing the points after playing out an entertaining 3-3 draw in La Liga.
Let’s take a look at how each Barcelona player performed during the contest against Celta Vigo.
GK: Marc-André ter Stegen – 4/10
The German keeper could have done better to prevent Aspas’ goal. He will be disappointed after conceding three goals in the second half.
RB: Oscar Mingueza – 6.5/10
He made a few crucial interceptions at the back and cleared the danger when needed. However, his efforts were not enough for Barca to win this game.
CB: Eric Garcia – 7/10
Garcia kept a solid defensive shape inside his half and pulled off a few important clearances in the first half. He got replaced at half-time.
CB: Clement Lenglet – 6.5/10
The Frenchman didn’t take too many chances when putting his foot through the ball and earned the ball back a couple of times for his team. However, he won’t be pleased after shipping in three goals in the second half.
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LB: Jordi Alba – 7/10
The Spaniard was far from convincing at the back, especially in the second half but deserves credit for picking up two assists during the game.
CM: Nico Gonzalez – 8/10
The talented youngster completed a lot of eye-catching dribbles in the opponent’s half and has got an assist to show for his efforts. He was substituted before the hour mark.
CM: Sergio Busquets – 8/10
He made some decent chances for others around him and got his name on the scoresheet with a good strike in the first half.
CM: Frenkie de Jong – 8/10
De Jong made plenty of promising runs with the ball from midfield and was unfortunate to hit the crossbar.
RW: Gavi – 7/10
He did his fair share of defending but struggled to make an impact in the final third.
ST: Memphis Depay – 7.5/10
The Dutch attacker found the back of the net with a good header. He also created two good chances for his teammates to score.
LW: Ansu Fati – 7.5/10
Fati gave Barca an early lead with a great strike. He was taken off at half-time.
Substitutes:
CB: Ronald Araujo – 5/10
He came on at half-time but allowed three goals in the second half.
LW: Alejandro Balde – 6/10
Balde made one good chance after coming off the bench.
CM: Riqui Puig – 6/10
He was not afraid to have a strike at goal.
RW: Abde Ezzalzouli – 6.5/10
The 19-year-old made two promising runs with the ball.
