Barcelona’s Argentinian forward Lionel Messi (bottom) looks at the ball shot by Barcelona’s Spanish defender Jordi Alba (R) during the Spanish league football match FC Barcelona vs RC Celta at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on December 2, 2017. PAU BARRENA / AFPCelta Vigo breathed life into La Liga’s title race becoming the first team this season to take points off Barcelona at the Nou Camp in a thrilling 2-2 draw on Saturday.
Iago Aspas gave Celta an early lead, but an inspired display from Lionel Messi appeared to have earned Barca another three points as he immediately equalised and then helped tee up Luis Suarez to put the hosts 2-1 in front.
However, the excellent Aspas set up Maxi Gomez 20 minutes from time as Barca centre-back Samuel Umtiti suffered what could be a costly injury.
Barca’s slip-up is a boost for Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, who can close to within six points with victories over Athletic Bilbao and Real Sociedad respectively later on Saturday.
Barca Slip In Celta Thriller Offers Real, Atletico Hope
