Barcelona had to settle for home with a point when in a draw by Celta Vigo 2-2 in the 33rd La Liga event at Estadio Municipal de Balaidos on Wednesday (18/04/2018) early morning hrs. A pair of Blaugrana goals are scored by Ousmane Dembele and Paco Alcacer, while two Celta Vigo goals are produced by Jonny and Lago Aspas.
The draw did not change the position of Barcelona is still firmly on top of La Liga with a collection of 83 points. While Celta Vigo also has not moved from the order of nine, because the new pack 44 points.
Ernesto Valverde made a little surprise on his trip this time. There are no names Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Andres Iniesta, Gerard Pique, Samuel Umtiti, Jordi Alba and Sergio Roberto in the list of Barcelona starter.
54-year-old coach entrust Paco Alcacer as the spearhead, supported by Philippe Coutinho, Ousmane Dembele and Denis Suarez. While Yerry Mina and Thomas Vermalen are believed to protect Marc-Andre Ter Stegen as the central defender.
On the other hand, Celta Vigo is not an ordinary opponent to be underestimated because of the two successes held back their draw in the span of three recent encounters. One of the most deserving names to watch out for is their goal machine, Aspas, which has packed 19 goals in La Liga.
Shown with a coating skirt makes Barcelona sluggish. If there is usually Messi, Iniesta and Alba are diligent in creating key bait, now their hopes are only based on Coutinho and Dembele. Not to mention the blunt front line. Precisely Paulinho is active in firing three shots, one of which almost bear fruit before scoring on the crossbar on 24 minutes.
Barcelona finally able to break the deadlock in the 36th minute through counter-attack scheme, Dembele ending the bait Alcacer through volley that is not able to reach by Sergio Alvarez. Nevertheless the benefits of Barcelona did not last long. Penetration Maximiliano Gomez from the right side successfully terminated Jonny. Yes, Celta Vigo is actively attacking from the wing side, through Lago Aspas, Daniel Wass and Brais Mendez. The latter name could even break down Barcelona goalkeeper if his left kick did not hit the goalposts.
After experiencing a deadlock until midway through the second half, Valverde then lose Messi and Roberto in minute 60. The entry of both players is enough to boost the performance of the Blaugrana. The proof Alcacer successfully listed his name on the scoreboard after sontekannya to the right side of the goal and can not reach Alvarez.
However, Barcelona's loyalty only runs for a moment. Seven minutes later, they have to play with 10 players after Roberto refused referee David Fernandez for violating Aspas. Practically, the lack of players influences Barcelona's performance. The peak occurred in 82 minutes, when Aspas successfully exploit Ter Stegen's mistake in securing a cross.
Aspas is a scourge for the Barcelona defense. The former Liverpool player almost scored his second goal if his shot in the 88th minute was not saved by Lucas Digne. Finally the game ended with a score of 2-2 draw.