Islamabad, 20 April 2025: Barcelona pulled off a stunning 4-3 comeback win against Celta Vigo in a pulsating La Liga encounter
A magnificent victory at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys on Sunday kept their championship ambitions on track.
Celta Vigo, viewed as clear underdogs before kick-off, took the hosts by surprise with a spirited attacking performance.
Iago Aspas opened the scoring in the first half after capitalising on a defensive slip.
The visitors then doubled their advantage early in the second half through Jonathan Bamba, who finished off a low cross with precision, silencing the home crowd.
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Barcelona, trailing by two goals, responded with renewed urgency.
João Félix narrowed the deficit in the 63rd minute with a calm strike, setting the tone for a dramatic turnaround.
Just five minutes later, Robert Lewandowski brought the sides level, heading in a well-placed cross from Raphinha.
But Celta Vigo were not done yet. In the 78th minute, Tasos Douvikas restored their lead with a spectacular long-range effort, putting the pressure back on the home side.
With time running out, Barcelona turned to youth for inspiration. Teenage forward Lamine Yamal made a key impact, drawing a foul inside the box in the 86th minute.
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Lewandowski confidently converted the resulting penalty, making it 3-3 and setting the stage for a grandstand finish.
As the match edged into added time, Ilkay Gündoğan stepped up to take a free kick.
His delivery found Ronald Araújo, who outjumped the defenders to head in the winning goal, sparking wild celebrations among the home supporters.
The hard-fought victory keeps Barcelona firmly in the title race and highlights their resilience in the face of adversity.
For Celta Vigo, it was a heartbreaking loss after a performance that had nearly earned them a famous win.
