Luis Suarez scored twice but Barcelona stumbled at Celta Vigo as a thrilling LaLiga title race with Real Madrid took another twist.
Match Reports
Barcelona's hopes of winning LaLiga for a third successive season suffered a blow as they were held to a 2-2 draw at Celta Vigo – handing Real Madrid a huge boost in the title race.
Luis Suarez scored a brace – both of his goals assisted by Lionel Messi – as Barca twice held the lead on the road on Saturday.
However, after Fedor Smolov had equalised earlier in the second half, Iago Aspas curled in an 88th-minute free-kick to bring Celta level again in a see-saw contest in Galicia.
La Liga Standings
Match Events
20' GOAL! Celta 0-1 Barcelona (Suarez)
Messi appears to be lining up a shot on the edge of the area but instead lifts a gorgeous cross to his strike partner at the far post. Onside due to the two defenders on the line, Luis Suarez heads in.
23' OFF THE POST! Mendez nearly scores
Celta have Barca reeling now! Denis Suarez plays a gorgeous pass into the area for Mendez to get his shot away, only for Ter Stegen to get the slightest touch to turn the ball onto the post. Umtiti cannot clear, so Aspas hammers in a shot from a tight angle which Ter Stegen smartly saves again. Good goalkeeping.
50' GOAL! Celta 1-1 Barcelona (Smolov)
Celta are level with a beautifully crafted goal. Yokuslu is sent clear by an outstanding Aspas pass and then takes his time before squaring for Smolov to turn a finish past Ter Stegen. Barca have work to do!
54' CLOSE! Messi's shot wide out
Messi just has not quite found his range. He trades passes with Luis Suarez this time before again attempting a curler inside the left-hand post. He shoots wide, though.
67' GOAL! Celta 1-2 Barcelona (Suarez)
It's that man again, with a huge goal for Barca! 2-1! The striker collects a touch from Messi and spins in the area before arrowing a low shot into the bottom-left corner. Clinical.
88' GOAL! Celta 2-2 Barcelona (Aspas)
That could be a massive goal in the title race! It's 2-2! From a similar position to Messi's first-half assist, Aspas curls in a wonderful free-kick, keeping his shot hard and low and deceiving a static Ter Stegen. Celta are back on terms.
boasiniesta
1529
Yaah and they are selling young and talented players, they don't play players at their right position, leaving Griezmann on the bench and playing with Fati,, what's that? What do you expect? Barca board and coaches are becoming stupid %
leycilmy
1478
i would like to congratulate real madrid for winning the league this season
neer64
1148
Se we have nothing this season. That's what happens when the club gets into the news for all the wrong reasons. And when politics and finance take over sports. Sacking a mediocre coach mid season to bring another mediocre coach, who's just a little better than the previous one. Then the sporting decisions and blaming players and confronting them in press. Then the whole Arthur transfer saga. How do the players concentrate and give their best when there's so much going around them? Bartomeu u son of a bi*ch. You have ruined our club.
JamesWalker
1110
Messi and his 700th goal are practicing social distancing 😏
MOSALAD
984
Real Madrid fans sleeping tonight
3Viveking
879
Barca 2017/18 Laliga and copa del rey 2018/19 Laliga 2019/20 Nothings Barca are new AC milan
JàmesŒ
806
WE GOING BACK ON TOP!!!
lowlow⚽⚽⚽
689
I FEEL LIKE CRYING,With SETIEN and Our BOARD makes Life Hard Of BEING a BARCELONA FAN[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Dwise
499
Barca Officially assures Real Madrid on winning the League Title
Buockot
479
Permit me to take a strong swipe at our'idol' Mr.Lionel Messi.As a player,even when the team is reeling,he manages to dabble a little;but as a captain... hmm.. I dare say that some player captains need to be schooled on what a captain has to do at different times of amatch.Iur own dear brother Messi is sincerely one of them. I mean forget sentiments, check out Sergio Ramos,Godin when in Athletico and a host of others...Bro Messi will have to work harder in this aspect.Be in the faces of the players,shout , instruct and encourage especially when the opponent proves resistant... I wish he'd see this!!!
Ronaldoballer7
448
In Case Of Any Emergency 🚑 Please Call 699 Not 911 , Messi will come quickly and assist you safely.
nigu2004
338
The manner which we conceded the first goal is appalling. why would umtiti push up to the man in midfield, clearly knowing that if he does so pique will be alone anchoring the whole defence. he had puig, Rakitic in the area to do what he wants to do, that is pressure the man on the ball. he should have called out and either of them and drop off, helping pique with the defence in order for them not to concede in the manner that they did. sure enough when umtiti pushed up, he forgotted about the other two guys which was behind him and making a run respectively and pique is faced with a 1v2 and our defence is overrun. cheers to celta cause they played well, but shocking defending and decision making on our part. Hope the coach solves this soon. #vistabarca
Ronaldoballer7
304
Fact :- Real Madrid knew they'd suffer without Ronaldo but Barcelona will die without Messi.
Buockot
301
As a Barcarolle fan, I now wonder if the club has a culture decent enough to follow from the days of success...the high fliers, where were they from? Where they established names before appointment?The winning coaches of Barca ...what was their Pedigree, their commitment level, more importantly where they homeboys?The club president and board, What was their management tactics... Really, really, what has changed? I strongly believe that answers to these questions would honestly help us out of This present crisis.Find your roots and culture again Barca.Stop selling committed home-grown players to other clubs.. while your aging squad lokks frustrated when it matters most.Stop wasteful and stupid buys aided by your jaundiced medical team who would always see yellow when the clouds are at the darkest...Hmn.Lets hope a stitch in time will save the nine expectant!!!Or else consider the curtain fallen this time!!!
seubknprtz
172
la liga race is over
Nesaiknruy_Legend
13
Barca 2017/18 Laliga and copa del rey 2018/19 Laliga 2019/20 Nothings Barca are new AC milan
No AC Milan are way gone, but if you dont make proper signings to replace Messi you will become like Milan....
Respect_Football
13
i would like to congratulate real madrid for winning the league this season
You barca fans are so funny. Already accepting the defeat. Bro it's football, anything can happen. Be a bit confident in your team which you were so confident till the last match
UCLbaby
10
Messi and his 700th goal are practicing social distancing 😏
He has to wait for a bottom table team
akxsh
9
Yaah and they are selling young and talented players, they don't play players at their right position, leaving Griezmann on the bench and playing with Fati,, what's that? What do you expect? Barca board and coaches are becoming stupid %
I saw this coming from some of retarded Barca fans who say coach don't give youngsters chance and once they draw the problem was bringing in youngster
IIMasterGamer
8
Yaah and they are selling young and talented players, they don't play players at their right position, leaving Griezmann on the bench and playing with Fati,, what's that? What do you expect? Barca board and coaches are becoming stupid %
griezzman would have played worse than fati tbh our problem was defense today