10-man Barcelona concedes two late goals in draw at Celta Vigo
Celta's Hugo Alvarez, right, celebrates scoring his side's 2nd goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Celta Vigo and Barcelona at the Balaidos stadium in Vigo, Spain, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Lalo R. Villar)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Lalo R. Villar]
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — 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. Barcelona was minutes away from a win to pad its league lead after Raphinha and Lewandowski had put Barcelona in control. But the game dramatically swung after Barcelona defensive midfielder Marc Casadó was sent off with a second booking in the 81st. Moments later Jules Koundé’s poor control of a ball in his area allowed Alfon González to pick his pocket and give the hosts hope in the 84th minute. Celta poured forward at Balaidos Stadium and Hugo Álvarez rifled in the 86th-minute equalizer with Barcelona unable to mark the extra man.
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Celta's Javi Rodriguez, left, and Barcelona's Dani Olmo fight for the ball during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Celta Vigo and Barcelona at the Balaidos stadium in Vigo, Spain, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Lalo R. Villar)
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