Barcelona seemed to be lost against Rafa Benitez´s Celta Vigo as they were losing 2-0 in the first half of today’s match of the sixth week of La Liga’s tournament, nevertheless, Xavi’s team never gave up and made an epic comeback within just 10 minutes before the match was over, with great goals scored by Robert Lewandwoski (81’,85’) and a third and definitive goal by Joao Cancelo in the 89’ minute.
Celta Vigo thought they had the game in the pocket and that they will have a seventh victory against the Blaugrana team in the last 10 years these two squads had faced, their joy was even more as they think Barcelona would loss their undefeated streak, but in ten minutes Robert Lewandowski, Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo managed to put three goals within just 10 minutes.
Joao Cancelo’s reaction to the third and definitive point of the match in order to beat Celta Vigo is a must see.
The Joaos double threat
The addition of Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo to the Blaugrana team is already giving results as they have been key players in order to win matches and continue their goal to conquer once again La Liga’s tournament and lift Copa del Rey of the 2023/2024 season.
Unfortunately, Joao Felix couldn’t score any goals today against Celta Vigo but he indeed helped Robert Lewandowski with an assist to put the first goal for Barcelona, and give the team the confidence they needed to make a comeback.
Nevertheless, Joao Cancelo had one hell of game in the last quarter of the game, these are the Brazilian’s stats versus Celta Vigo: 1 goal, 1 assist, 137 touches, 81/98 passes,12 passes into final third, 4/8 long balls, 1 big chance created, 2 shots, 2 dribbles, 4 tackles (most), 2 clearances, 1 head clearance, 2 interceptions, 8 ball recoveries.
