Raphinha Leads Barcelona’s 4-3 Comeback Win Over Celta Vigo
In a thrilling La Liga encounter on April 19, 2025, Barcelona mounted a remarkable comeback to defeat Celta Vigo 4-3 at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. This victory extended Barcelona’s lead at the top of the table to seven points over Real Madrid, intensifying the race for the Spanish league title .
Match Overview
The match commenced with Ferran Torres putting Barcelona ahead in the 12th minute. However, Celta Vigo responded swiftly, with Borja Iglesias equalizing three minutes later. Iglesias continued his impressive performance by completing a hat-trick, scoring in the 51st and 62nd minutes, giving Celta a 3-1 lead .
Barcelona, undeterred, initiated their comeback with Dani Olmo reducing the deficit in the 64th minute. Just four minutes later, Raphinha leveled the score with a header from a Lamine Yamal cross. The decisive moment came in stoppage time when Olmo was fouled in the box, leading to a VAR-reviewed penalty. Raphinha confidently converted the spot-kick in the 98th minute, securing a dramatic victory for Barcelona .
Key Takeaways
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Borja Iglesias’ Hat-Trick: Despite Celta Vigo’s loss, Iglesias’ three goals highlighted his striking prowess.
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Raphinha’s Impact: With a goal and an assist, Raphinha played a pivotal role in Barcelona’s comeback.
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Title Race Implications: Barcelona’s win places pressure on Real Madrid, who are set to face Athletic Bilbao, to keep pace in the title race.