Objectives from Ansu Fati, Sergio Busquets and Memphis Depay gave Barcelona a 3-0 benefit at halftime, however Celta responded within the second half by means of Iago Aspas and Nolito, earlier than Aspas’ equalizer in added time noticed the match finish 3-3.
And with Barcelona ninth in La Liga after 12 video games, the previous midfielder can have his work reduce out to try to salvage the season.
Fati opened the scoring at Balaidos on Saturday earlier than Busquets doubled Barcelona’s lead with a strike from the sting of the field.
Depay’s header within the thirty fourth minute put the visiting facet in full management within the first half, which was marred by a thigh damage to Fati simply earlier than the break.
However the recreation unraveled for Barcelona within the second half. Aspas began Celta’s comeback with a close-range shot and Nolito’s well-aimed header made it 3-2 with 17 minutes remaining.
Frenkie de Jong hit the crossbar as Barcelona appeared to wrap up the sport, but it surely was Celta that had the ultimate say as Aspas’ curling, left-footed strike secured a dramatic draw within the 96th minute.
“I believe within the second half we forgot to play, we have been static, and we lacked character, in my view,” de Jong informed La Liga TV, including that the gamers are excited for Xavi’s arrival.
Sergi Barjuan, Barcelona’s interim coach following Koeman’s sacking, mentioned on social media after the sport: “My gratitude to all of the gamers and employees for all their efforts. These have been intense days. Now to proceed working for the membership.”
In the meantime, Actual Madrid moved prime of La Liga with a 2-1 win towards Rayo Vallecano on Saturday because of objectives from Toni Kroos and Karim Benzema.
Radamel Falcao’s header gave Rayo an opportunity of a comeback within the second half, however Actual held on as Kroos cleared the ball off the road in stoppage time.
