Barcelona achieved a remarkable 4-3 win against Celta Vigo in La Liga, overturning a 3-1 deficit. Raphinha’s decisive penalty in injury time sealed the victory, maintaining Barcelona’s lead at the top of the table.
Early Lead and Celta’s Response
Ferran Torres opened the scoring for Barcelona in the 12th minute. However, Celta Vigo quickly responded, with Borja Iglesias equalizing three minutes later. Iglesias added two more goals in the second half, completing his hat-trick and giving Celta a 3-1 advantage.
Barcelona’s Fightback
Dani Olmo reignited Barcelona’s hopes by scoring in the 64th minute. Shortly after, Raphinha netted the equalizer in the 68th minute, bringing the score to 3-3
Injury-Time Penalty Secures Victory
In the eighth minute of injury time, Barcelona was awarded a penalty after Dani Olmo was fouled by Celta’s Yoel Lago. Raphinha successfully converted the penalty, completing Barcelona’s comeback and securing the win.
Impact on La Liga Standings
With this victory, Barcelona now has 73 points from 32 matches, extending their lead over second-placed Real Madrid by seven points. Real Madrid has played one game fewer.
Atlético Madrid’s Missed Opportunity
Atlético Madrid, currently in third place, missed a chance to close the gap after a 1-0 defeat to Las Palmas. Javi Muñoz scored the only goal for Las Palmas. Atlético remains at 63 points from 32 games, benefiting Barcelona’s position in the title race.
