Barcelona

2024 - 11 - 24

Barcelona's Late Drama: When Raphinha's Magic Turns to Mayhem!

Alexia Putellas - Celta Vigo - FC Barcelona - Gavi - Hansi Flick - La Liga - Lamine Yamal - Marc Casadó - Raphinha - Robert Lewandowski

A thrilling 2-2 draw in Galicia sees Barcelona's hopes snatched away as they collapse against Celta Vigo. Read on for the juicy details!

In a nail-biting clash on the evening of November 24, 2024, Barcelona were left reeling after a stunning comeback from Celta Vigo ended in a dramatic 2-2 draw. In a match that initially seemed to favour the Catalan giants, who took the lead with a magical opener from Raphinha, the team's confidence quickly waned after a series of late-game blunders. Head coach Hansi Flick, known for his infectious enthusiasm, could hardly contain his frustration post-match, blasting his players for their "awful" performance and lamenting how they allowed a solid grip on the game to slip away in the final moments.

The match took a turbulent turn when Barcelona was reduced to ten men, and the resilient Celta Vigo capitalized on the situation to pull back not one, but two stunning goals within the last ten minutes of play. Alexia Putellas’s absence due to a leg injury loomed large over Barcelona's attack, and her presence could have been pivotal in staving off the late onslaught. Instead, their credit card-sized defensive errors saw them pay the price, resulting in a cruel finish that denied them crucial points in their title chase.

While it’s easy to blame the untimely injuries and absentees, the cascading errors showcased a deeper issue within the Barcelona camp—one that Flick will need to address urgently if the team hopes to remain competitive this season. As the ecstatic Celta players celebrated their improbable equalizer, it became clear that the pressure is on Barcelona to tighten their defense and keep their composure in high-stakes situations. Flick’s discontent was palpable, and a more heated coach has rarely been seen on the sidelines.

In the aftermath of the match, Barcelona's fans can take heart from the performance of their rising star, Raphinha, whose earlier goal highlights his potential as a lethal attacking asset. However, the team must now step up and do their homework, as they can’t afford to crumble like a biscuit in a teacup again. With only a few weeks left until the January transfer window, who knows—perhaps there’s a new signing lurking on the horizon to help bolster Barcelona’s fragile roster.

Fun Fact: Did you know that the last time Barcelona conceded two late goals to lose a lead like this was against Real Madrid back in 2015? They certainly don't want to repeat that history! Also, it's worth noting that Barcelona's Alexia Putellas is not only a key player but also a two-time Ballon d'Or winner, making her absence even more significant in crucial matches. Fans are eagerly waiting for her return as she occupies a spot in the top-tier echelon of global women footballers!

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Celta Vigo 2-2 Barcelona (24 Nov, 2024) Game Analysis - ESPN (AU) (ESPN Australia)

Expert recap and game analysis of the Celta Vigo vs. Barcelona Spanish Laliga game from 24 November 2024 on ESPN (AU).

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Furious Flick Slams FC Barcelona Players For Celta Vigo Collapse ... (Forbes)

Furious FC Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick criticized his players following what could prove to be a costly collapse at Celta Vigo on Saturday.

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Flick bemoans 'awful' Barcelona performance, reportedly holds ... (Sporting News AU)

Barcelona's late-game flop at Celta Vigo seemed just an isolated collapse in the final 10 minutes, but Hansi Flick was far more critical of his side than ...

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RC Celta - FC Barcelona Live - La Liga: Football Scores ... (Eurosport.com)

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Celta Vigo 2-2 Barcelona: Stunning late show denies 10-man ... (beIN SPORTS)

Barcelona dropped points for the second game in a row as Celta Vigo scored two late goals to claim a 2-2 draw in LaLiga.

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10-man Barcelona concedes two late goals in draw at Celta Vigo (Yahoo New Zealand News)

Celta Vigo gave 10-man Barcelona a shock by scoring two late goals and snatching a 2-2 draw at home in the Spanish league on Saturday.

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Barcelona forward Alexia Putellas out for three weeks with leg injury (Yahoo Sports)

Barcelona forward Alexia Putellas is set to be out for the next three weeks with an injury to the triceps suralis in her right leg. Putellas, 30, has scored ...

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Raphinha nets opener as Barcelona lead early at Celta Vigo (Yahoo Sports)

La Liga giants Barcelona have gotten off on the right foot tonight in Galicia as Hansi Flick's men have taken the lead against Celta Vigo.

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Barcelona forward Alexia Putellas out for three weeks with leg injury (The Athletic)

Barcelona forward Alexia Putellas is set to be out for the next three weeks with an injury to the triceps suralis in her right leg. Putellas, 30, has scored ...

Celta Vigo shock 10-man Barcelona in 2-2 draw (The North West Star)

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FC Barcelona Star Gavi Criticizes Teammate For Celta Vigo Blunder (Forbes)

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'It's the whole team's fault' - Hansi Flick rages at 'really bad ... (Goal.com)

An angry Hansi Flick slammed the entire Barcelona team after they squandered a two-goal lead to drop points against Celta Vigo.

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Barcelona player ratings vs Celta: A phenomenal collapse! Hansi ... (Goal.com)

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Details Of Flick's FC Barcelona Players Scolding Revealed By AS ... (Forbes)

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Celta stuns 10-man Barcelona with late goals (beIN SPORTS AUSTRALIA)

Celta Vigo scored two goals in two minutes late on to earn an absorbing 2-2 draw with Barcelona in LaLiga at Estadio Abanca-Balaidos.

Celta Vigo shock 10-man Barcelona in 2-2 draw (The North West Star)

Barcelona were minutes away from a win to pad their league lead after Raphinha and Lewandowski had put them ahead. But Saturday's game dramatically swung after Barcelona defensive midfielder Marc Casadó was sent off with a second booking in the 81st minute ...

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Barcelona briefing: Needless mistakes, Casado red card and ... (The Athletic)

It was an unhappy return to action for Hansi Flick's side as they drew 2-2 with Celta Vigo after conceding two late goals.

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Celta Vigo 2-2 FC Barcelona: Late punishment (FC Barcelona)

Casadó red card and two goals for the home team turn a potentially wonderful result into a disappointing draw at Balaídos.

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Gavi's public crticism of Barcelona defender sparks internal anger (Yahoo Sports)

Barcelona are reportedly dealing with internal unrest after Gavi's comments about Jules Kounde following the team's 2-2 draw against Celta Vigo.

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Barcelona boss Flick slams 'really bad' display in Celta Vigo draw ... (ESPN Australia)

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick was hugely critical of his team's performance after the LaLiga leaders blew a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Celta Vigo at ...

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Revealed: What raging Hansi Flick told Barcelona players after ... (Goal.com)

Hansi Flick gave his Barcelona players a stern talking to after they conceded two late goals in quick succession in their shock draw at Celta Vigo.

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Barcelona suffer fresh injury blow ahead of Champions League return (Sporting News AU)

Hansi Flick's team have hit a rocky patch either side of the November international break with just one point gained from their last two La Liga matches,. A ...

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Barcelona superstar forward ruled out for Champions League clash ... (Yahoo Sports)

Barcelona's struggles without Lamine Yamal continued as the Catalans had to share the spoils with Celta Vigo on Saturday.The Catalans were leading ...

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Hansi Flick Calls Out Barcelona's Lack of Effort (beIN SPORTS USA)

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Furious Flick says Barcelona were fortunate to draw at Celta (beIN SPORTS)

Barcelona conceded two goals in two minutes late on to draw with Celta Vigo, having produced a disappointing performance in Galicia.

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Furious Flick says Barcelona were fortunate to draw at Celta (beIN SPORTS AUSTRALIA)

Barcelona conceded two goals in two minutes late on to draw with Celta Vigo, having produced a disappointing performance in Galicia.

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Lamine Yamal dependence underlined after Barcelona drop points ... (Yahoo Sports)

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Flick three points behind? How Barcelona this season compare to ... (Yahoo Sports)

Much has been made of Barcelona's visible improvement under new coach Hansi Flick this season.The team is looking more confident, the defence has looked ...

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Barcelona Can't Win Without Lamine Yamal: Here Are the Numbers ... (beIN SPORTS USA)

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Marc Casado apologises for Barcelona red card at Celta Vigo (Yahoo Sports)

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Celta Vigo 2-2 Barcelona - Robert Lewandowski's 15th La Liga goal ... (Eurosport.com)

Alfon and Hugo Alvarez scored late on as RC Celta fought back from two goals down to salvage a draw against Barcelona at Estadio Abanca-Balaídos in Vigo.

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Koundé Takes Responsibility After Barcelona's Draw Against Celta (beIN SPORTS USA)

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