Barcelona Draw with Celta Vigo as Lead Slips

Barcelona's dramatic 2-2 draw against Celta Vigo saw them squander a two-goal lead, with manager Hansi Flick criticizing the team's poor performance. Despite goals from Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski, a red card for Marc Casado and errors from Jules Kounde allowed Celta to equalize late in the game. Flick did not blame individual players but highlighted the team's overall lack of concentration and mistakes, noting that such performances cannot be repeated. The draw leaves Barcelona five points ahead of Atletico Madrid in La Liga, with Real Madrid having the opportunity to close the gap further. Flick emphasized the need for the team to regain focus and improve, especially in the absence of injured teenage winger Lamine Yamal, whose absence has coincided with recent struggles. The result also comes ahead of Barcelona's upcoming Champions League match, raising concerns about their form.