Joao Cancelo scored a late winner as Barcelona completed a stunning late fight back in the final 10 minutes to beat Celta Vigo 3-2 at the Olympic Stadium.
Match Report
Xavi's side had appeared on course for their first defeat of the season when the visitors took a 2-0 lead through Jorgen Strand Larsen and Tasos Douvikas.
Robert Lewandowski gave the hosts hope in the 81st minute after steering an effort beyond goalkeeper Ivan Villar following a dinked Joao Felix pass.
The Polish star dragged the hosts level four minutes later following a cut back from Cancelo.
Cancelo completed the turnaround in the 89th minute with the on-loan full back volleying into the net, after being picked out by a superb Gavi cross.
The result lifted the reigning champions to the top of La Liga, with five wins and one draw from their opening six matches.
Real Madrid can return to the summit when they face city rivals Atletico Madrid on Sunday.
Match Events
0' The match is about to start!
9' Cross from Felix
17' Ter Stegen makes decent save to stop Aspas
19' GOAL! Barcelona 0-1 Celta (Jörgen Strand Larsen)
22' Felix's shot over the bar
29' Alonso’s shot wide out
37' Alonso's header stopped by goalkeeper
39' Yellow Card! Gavi booked
42' Felix's foul
50' Lewandowski’s shot wide out
58' Powerful long shot from Araújo
60' Blade in,Christensen out
63' CLOSE! Ferran Torres’ shot wide out
66' CLOSE! Ferran Torres’ shot wide out again!
70' What a save from Ter Stegen!
71' Raphinha in,Ferran Torres out
76' GOAL! Barcelona 0-2 Celta (Anastasios Douvikas)
81' GOAL! Barcelona 1-2 Celta (Lewandowski)
85' GOAL! Barcelona 2-2 Celta (Lewandowski)
89' GOAL! Barcelona 3-2 Celta (Cancelo)
Line-ups
Barcelona XI: Lewandowski, Gundogan, Romeu, Ter Stegen, Alonso, Cancelo, Christensen, De Jong, Ferran Torres, Kounde, Felix
Subs: Roberto, I. Martinez, Pena, Raphinha, Ronald Araújo, Álex Baldé, Gavi, Fermín López, Ander Astralaga, Lamine Yamal
Celta XI: Aspas, Bamba, Villar, Carl Starfelt, Mihailo Ristic, Núñez, Luca de la Torre, Beltran, Jörgen Strand Larsen, Óscar Mingueza, Carlos Domínguez
Subs: Marchesin, Guaita, R. Tapia, Kevin Vazquez, Perez, Aidoo, Anastasios Douvikas, Manu Sanchez, Miguel Rodríguez, Carlos Dotor, Williot Swedberg, Hugo Sotelo
zerbigboy
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0-2 Down 76 mins 1-2 81mins 2-2 85mins 3-2 89mins The real definition of it over until it's over Respect Barcelona Rival are not enemies
seedorfzino417
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Thank you for saving us from haters today🙏 no Barca fan will pass without liking this ❤️💙
Taonga-Rainz
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The manh himself
Nam_So
1067
Cancelo just cancelled all the goals scored by Celta Vigo
RogerCule
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Robert Lewandowski, the football prodigy, mesmerizes spectators with his impeccable technique and unrivaled scoring ability. A true legend of the game! ⚽️⚽️ Goals in 4 minutes, lovely! 🫡🫡🫡🫡
Mosanya
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The sudden silence of Real Madrid fans on twitter is proudly sponsored by FC Barcelona.
arudave
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lessons for xavi to learn from this match: * Alonso is a backup to balde and thus should only be used when Barca is playing against a weaker team or when balde is injured or he should be brought in when Barca had already nailed a particular game. * Torres is not a winger but a pointed player; he should be used as second fiddle to either of raphinha or lamine on the wing or he can also be used on the left winger behind Felix as well or most preferably is to be used as a direct back up to Lewi. * in the absence of injury to either of aroujo or kounde, christency should not start a serious game but should be used behind the duo of aroujo and kounde.
deomodricdavid
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Once more, I present to you the goal Machine...!
Odoo99
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How on earth did Gavi see this pass? What an assist to Cancelo for the winner 🤯 Put Some respect in his name PABLO GAVI 🫡🤭
Taonga-Rainz
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Who misses dembele cause me I don't
itz_me_ojei
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In less than 10 minutes: -Joao Felix assist to make it 1-2 -Joao Cancelo assist to equalize -Joao Cancelo goal to win the game This duo has transformed Barca 🙌
GobindaRanaXettri
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We missed you Araujo! 🦍 Welcome back! 😍
ishti
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Barcelona after 80 minutes
Mosanya
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'80 (0-2) '81 (1-2) '85 (2-2) '90 (3-2) WHAT A COMEBACK BY XAVI'S TEAM! ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED🔥
Alhafson
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Barcelona let celta score twice so that they get another comeback win
Vobadersz
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it's really good game and good comeback win at last minutes. I'm concerned with Xavi's management He didn't get that mid field wasn't the problem but defense was. he changed that after half time. He could have done it before half or instead sub Christensen with Balde. And Christensen is seems to lack in confidence. I didn't find lack in skills but his mentality and confidence in pitch. He should work on his mentality.
Wise10
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Give a like to those guys they are our joys
Adexdeyem
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Pls who is Barcelona native doctor, without money and they are performing like that, what if they get money?
Graphics1000
485
Barca pranks Madrid 🤣🤣
Alhafson
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barca board to xavi
shaffer12
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BARCA DESERVES CREDIT
Dearjust
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GIF GIF GIF!: http://www.goalgif.xyz/v2/live/matchGifs?match_id=53618426&language=en
Abdoooljr11
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They said Jude is better than Pedri and Gavi combined. imagine 😂😂
Badshahptm
400
If I die, bury me in a Barca jersey…because I might comeback 🔴🔵
Strangerthings
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The disrespect on gavi’s name has been getting way too much. Gavi appreciation post💙❤️🌟
itz_me_ojei
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How on earth did Gavi see this pass? What an assist to Cancelo for the winner 🤯
Graphics1000
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Sorry 💔 next time bro 🤣🤣
Peaceking1234
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Today's Comeback is decidated to Frenkie 💯👏👏
Peaceking1234
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BARCELONA🔵🔴'S HEROES👑👏 TODAY IN ONE PICTURE👇💯👏, Thank You Boys💯 , Much Appreciation❤💯👏
ishti
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Scorers of the late winners always take all the credit. But today's best player on the pitch was Ter Stengen. What a player
nobleng123
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I don't like Barcelona St sll, but today, I happily say Congratulations for the turn around. you won my heart
Tripnoi
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How do I explain to my kids GAVI gave an assist from this Angle 🥹🔥🔥
FUTBALLOVE__
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We make the best of transfer windows
chukwudera353
261
this duo saved us from noise pollution ❤️🔥💯✅
cj1
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Barcelona turned to Liverpool Promax, don't rejoice until the game is over 😅😅😅
muuduyz
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This guy was great in the game but no one is talking about him 💔
Sanch225
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I'm not a Barcelona fan buh I wanna congratulate them for their comeback
Mosanya
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In less than 10 minutes: -Joao Felix assist to make it 1-2 -Joao Cancelo assist to equalize -Joao Cancelo goal to win the game This duo has transformed Barca 🙌
Szobozlai
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Madrid fans when they heard the final whitsle
dougiefresh
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Must have been x-ray vision by Gavi💎to assist Cancelao⭐️with that game winning goal⚽️ in the dying minutes of the game. Two worthy match winning performances
Bro10/10
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Gavi is a beast in midfield 🔥🔥true baller
Copaiprz
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When some of us say Xavi isn't a coach for Barca,some fans comes out to defend him and insult you.Just look at the bizarre tactics he played.He can't vary his play from the touch because the team took majority of the passes through the middle where both the midfield and defence were packed yet he stood for 80 mins plus till the players changed their play to the wings.The heat map showed about 90 passes all in the middle and the wings untouched.A very bad changes that made Raphinha and Yamal both on the right side of attack without a RB.Barca is winning matches NOT because of Xavi's tactics but an individual play.
Nitro11
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The man who stopped the world from noise pollution
Peaceking1234
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One of Our GameChangers Today👇💯💯, Our Lovely Gem💎💯👏
Futballfairfan
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Barça has finally replaced Dani Alves.
Raditzz96115
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Aspas man mostly average against the other teams this season and suddenly always becomes prime r9 against Barca 😪 Barca was shit the first 80min but a very good comeback win
Dasalla
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As a Madrid fan who has lived and experience these wonderful comebacks by Real Madrid I must say Bravo to the culers for giving their fans such a wonderful feeling like they did in 2017. I know how it feels and so hats off to the Barca squad for such a fighting spirit.. This is the kind of football we want in Spain, the type that Clubs from other leagues will Tremble when they face clubs from la Liga.. THIS IS LA LIGA CONGRATULATIONS BARCELONA..
Shmonny
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Thank for you Lewandowski. The best nine number🥰
Mutckmrtz
108
what a comeback
rafayhassan10
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where are those shits now who celebrate when barca conceded two goals.