Barcelona’s dominance unraveled in dramatic fashion at Balaídos on Saturday, as a red card for Marc Casadó with 8 minutes left saw Celta Vigo claw back a two-goal deficit to force a 2-2 draw in La Liga. The Catalans, cruising to victory with goals from Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski, were left stunned by a late resurgence from the hosts.
Raphinha gave Barcelona the lead in the 15th minute, skillfully finishing a long ball from Jules Koundé. The Brazilian’s brilliant form continues, tallying 13 goals and 10 assists across all competitions this season.
Lewandowski doubled the lead in the 61st minute, pouncing on a defensive mistake to score his 20th goal in just 18 matches this season. With a commanding 2-0 advantage, Barcelona seemed unstoppable.
The game shifted when Casadó’s dismissal in the 82nd minute exposed Barcelona’s defense. Two quick-fire goals from Alfonso González and Hugo Álvarez in the 84th and 86th minutes rescued a point for Celta Vigo, leaving Barcelona reeling.
While Barcelona remains top of the table with 34 points, the draw marks their second consecutive stumble, reigniting the title race with Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid close behind.
