The masterclass of Aspas, the formidable efficiency of Suarez and the relaxation of Fati: find the Tops and Flops of this stunning Celta Vigo-FC Barcelona (2-2).
Tops
Iago Aspas, boss size!
The captain of Celta Vigo once again showed the extent of his talent against Barcelona and that he was the boss of his team. At the origin of Smolov’s equalizing goal (1-1), Iago Aspas also and above all scored the goal of 2-2. And very beautifully! Symbol of this very offensive Celta Vigo who never lets go, the club’s top scorer (12 goals) scored, at the very end of the game, a sublime free kick at 23 meters. His perfect curl, with a lot of effect, bypassed the wall and gave the Barcelona goalkeeper no chance. Enough to allow his own to snatch this precious point from the draw. Celta’s attacking and attractive play, however 16th in the standings, paid off.
Suarez sees double!
The Pistolero has struck again! Man of the match on the Catalan side, Luis Suarez showed a very good efficiency this Saturday since he is the author of two goals for Barça but also the only two shots on target for his team (on 18 attempts). The formidable Uruguayan striker was able to count on Lionel Messi to give him two caviar. The number 9 of Barça scored his first goal of the meeting with a well placed and sharp head. His second is the very illustration of his talent and his speed of execution with an unstoppable subtle shot. Thanks to this super double, it now brings its counter to 13 achievements.
Ter Stegen and sauveur
The Barcelona goalkeeper avoided defeat for his team … Without him, the Blaugrana would have lost. Marc-André ter Stegen made crucial and miraculous parades especially at the end of the match against Nolito (80th, 90 + 4th). Barça owes him a proud candle.
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Flops
Tired
The young Catalan prodigy of 17, holder on the left flank of the Barcelona attack in place of Antoine Griezmann, displayed a halftone face. Ansu Fati was first very visible in the first period, gaining speed and striking from the start of the match. The Spanish nugget could even have scored the goal from 0-2 to 35th if the opposing defender had not blocked his shot. Then, much more in the second half … The left wing, quite tired, was then replaced after the hour of play by the Danish Martin Braithwaite.
An overdue Catalan defense and an attack that hardly fits…
Even if Barça did not play that badly, this poster was once again indicative of the concerns that the provisional La Liga leader faces during this season. Barcelona failed to keep the advantage and conceded a draw which could allow Real Madrid to take two points ahead of them on Sunday. The Catalan defense has repeatedly shown its flaws and has had to rely on its excellent goalkeeper. In addition, Barça struggled to frame their shots in this match: 2 shots on target only on 18. Too little to hope to score more. The Blaugranas will therefore have to quickly adjust their sights if they want to be crowned champions of Spain.
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