Sun Nov 24 11:03:17 UTC 2024: ## Barcelona Stumbles to 2-2 Draw Against Celta Vigo, Lead Shrinks

**Vigo, Spain** – FC Barcelona’s seven-point lead at the top of La Liga was cut short after a tumultuous 2-2 draw against Celta Vigo at Balaídos stadium on Saturday. Despite taking a two-goal lead, a red card and defensive errors in the final minutes cost the Catalan giants two crucial points.

Barcelona started shakily, weathering early pressure from Celta before Raphinha opened the scoring in the 15th minute. Robert Lewandowski doubled the lead in the 61st minute, seemingly securing the victory. However, the game took a dramatic turn in the final ten minutes. A red card to Marc Casadó, followed by two defensive blunders by Jules Kounde, allowed Celta’s Alfon González and Hugo Álvarez to score within minutes, snatching a draw.

While Barcelona’s performance was far from their best, manager Hansi Flick expressed concern about the dropped points and the team’s back-to-back subpar performances. The absence of Lamine Yamal was also highlighted as a potential contributing factor. Real Madrid, with two games in hand, now have the opportunity to reduce Barcelona’s lead to just four points with a win on Sunday. The result puts pressure on Barcelona ahead of their crucial midweek Champions League clash against Brest.

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