LaLiga leaders Barcelona were left reeling on Saturday as Celta Vigo staged a dramatic late comeback to earn a 2-2 draw in a pulsating encounter.
Barcelona appeared to be cruising after first-half captain Raphinha fired them into the lead in the 15th minute, followed by a 61st-minute strike from Robert Lewandowski to double their advantage. However, the game took a sharp turn in the 82nd minute when Barça midfielder Marc Casadó received his second yellow card, leaving the visitors to defend their lead with 10 men.
Celta seized the opportunity, launching an intense offensive that saw substitute Alfonso González pull one back in the 84th minute before Hugo Álvarez equalized just two minutes later, sparking wild celebrations at Balaídos.
The result sees Barcelona remain at the top of the LaLiga standings with 34 points, maintaining a five-point cushion over second-placed Atletico Madrid and a seven-point lead over Real Madrid, who still have two games in hand.
For Celta Vigo, the comeback is a morale-boosting result against the reigning champions, while Barcelona will rue the missed opportunity to extend their lead in the title race.
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