FC Barcelona took back control of the Spanish championship on Saturday, but failed to take the best out of a fine team from Celta de Vigo (2-2). Antoine Griezmann, who remained on the bench for a long time, despite this result, indirectly lost points in the eyes of his coach.
Considering the physiognomy of the meeting, it is difficult to say whether, during the match of the 32nd day of Liga between the Celta Vigo and the FC Barcelona, it is the Galicians who are not in their place in the fight for their maintenance, or if the Blaugranas have suffered in the face of an adversary a priori much weaker than them. The fact remains that at the end of a lively and pleasant opposition, the troupe of Oscar Garcia held the dragee high to the prestigious visitors (2-2).
The end of a great series of 5 matches
With ultimately only one small point included on the Real Madrid at the top of the ranking, before the Merengues move to the lair of theSpanish of Barcelona Sunday evening (10 p.m.). Above all, Quique Setien will undoubtedly learn some lessons from this confrontation. Son Barça, who had not conceded a goal for five games, gave up twice, including Samuel Umtiti holder at the expense of Clement Lenglet. The former Lyonnais had previously played only 17 minutes of play since the return of competition in the calendar.
Luis Suarez essential
On the first equalization of Fedor Smolov (1-1, 50th), everything starts from a stray bullet in the midfield, while the Catalan block is in the offensive construction phase. Fortunately, before, Lionel Messi had been able to surprise Vigo’s rearguard on a set kick, to serve Luis Suarez (0-1, 20th). In the game, the Uruguayan international was still precious, in particular through his fighting spirit, and his quality of back to goal. It was also he who scored the goal synonymous with new advantage (1-2, 67th), again on a pass from “La Pulga”.
Riqui Puig in playmaker mode
So many negative signals sent to Antoine Griezmann, replacing at kickoff and who had only a little ten minutes at the end of the game. But while he had to settle for the bench, Riqui Puig or Ansu fati were on the meadow. The young 20-year-old midfielder was able to be interesting in the orientation of the game, his ability to advance the ball, where the little 17-year-old prodigy still impressed by his catch of the ball in motion and his speed.
Ter Stegen avoids the worst
All that the former player of theAtlético de Madrid has failed to bring since his arrival in Catalonia, he who was therefore at stake when Iago Aspas equalized on a free kick (22, 88th). However, this crumbly Barça could have come back empty-handed if their goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen had not released an incredible stop against Nolito (90th + 5). We will have to do much better next Tuesday, at Camp Nou opposite the Colchoneros (10 p.m.), then on Sunday, July 5 at Villarreal. The fight for the title continues, the ball is now in the court of the White House.
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