Barcelona clinched a narrow 2-1 victory against Celta Vigo thanks to Robert Lewandowski’s late penalty heroics.
Despite a lackluster performance, Barcelona took the lead just before halftime when Lewandowski unleashed a powerful strike from the edge of the box, courtesy of an assist from Lamine Yamal.
Celta Vigo, fighting relegation pressure, fought back early in the second half with Iago Aspas leveling the score. The tension escalated as both teams pushed for a decisive goal, with Celta Vigo missing several clear chances.
In a dramatic turn of events, Barcelona capitalized on a defensive error by Celta Vigo in stoppage time.
Fran Beltran’s mistake led to a penalty for Barcelona, which Lewandowski converted after his initial effort was saved, securing a crucial win for Xavi Hernandez’s side.
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Reflecting on the match, Lewandowski acknowledged Barcelona’s need for improvement but expressed his satisfaction with the result, emphasizing the importance of the three points as they look ahead to the Champions League.
The victory propels Barcelona to third place in the standings, keeping them in the hunt for the league title despite trailing behind Girona and leaders Real Madrid.
