Lewandowski with a double
Former Bayern professionals Robert Lewandowski and João Cancelo transformed FC Barcelona’s almost losing match against Celta Vigo with their late goals. Thanks to goals from Lewandowski (81st/85th minute) and Cancelo (89th), the Catalans won on Saturday against the outsiders 3-2 (0-1) after being down 2-0.
Barcelona has currently taken the lead in the La Liga standings. The team led by national team captain Ilkay Gündogan is one point ahead of Real Madrid and is tied on points with Girona FC. However, the Spanish champions can regain the advantage on Sunday with a victory in Madrid’s duel against Atlético.
The Norwegian Jørgen Strand Larsen (19th) gave the guests the advantage, the national goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen had no chance. The Greek Anastasios Douvikas (76th) then gave the advantage, although reassuring. Then came Lewandowski: the former Bayern striker equalized with his brace before Cancelo scored the winner.
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Barça, however, have so far lost midfielder Frenkie de Jong, who had to leave the field in the 36th minute. The Catalans said the 26-year-old suffered a syndesmotic ligament injury. “We need to do tests. He is a very strong player and rarely asks for a replacement. If he asked for it, it means there is something, but we hope it will be as little as possible, » coach Xavi said after the match. Spanish media estimate that it will take a month to planned stop.
Gündogan raves about FC Barcelona’s ‘incredible’ comeback
After this crazy comeback, Gündogan welcomed the “incredible comeback” of his team. “But there are still a lot of things we need to improve,” warned the 32-year-old. “It was not a good match,” admitted coach Xavi. “It was a brutal return. We played with confidence and courage, even if we were a little sloppy at times.
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