Barcelona played their last game of 2018 at the Camp Nou against Celta Vigo, claiming a comfortable victory and reclaiming their lead in the Spanish League.
Barcelona started the first half as you'd expect, taking control of ball possession with their fast paced football and it wasn't long before they started creating chances. Just 10 minutes into the game, Messi received a pass from Jordi Alba and sends it towards goal, but with the keeper being able to keep it out, Dembele then manages to meet the rebound first and sends it home.
Barca continue comfortably, dominating most of the first half and keeping the pressure on Celta. The visitors, however, were able to give them a hard time in breaking forward as they put up a very solid defence. With the first half almost coming to a close, Jordi Alba puts Messi through the Celta defence and one on one with the keeper via a wonderful pass, and Messi making no mistake in doubling Barca's lead.
Barcelona started the second half looking to kill the game and Celta Vigo had a hard time in creating opportunities for themselves. Suarez, Coutinho and Messi had chances to increase Barca's lead in the second half of the game, but we're unfortunate not to see the ball go into the net. The second half went on with both sides being unable to find the back of the net, and the final whistle was eventually blown to seal Barcelona's victory.
The win puts Barcelona 3 points ahead of Atl Madrid who are currently in the second position of the La Liga table, and 8 points ahead of rivals Real Madrid who currently sit at the 4 position.