Barcelona vs Celta Vigo: Raphinha’s Last-Minute Penalty Caps Epic Comeback in LaLiga 4-3 Thriller

• Raphinha’s 98th-Minute Penalty Lifts Barcelona to Thrilling 4-3 Win Over Celta Vigo.

• Borja Iglesias Hat-Trick Not Enough as Barcelona Stages Stunning Comeback.

• Barcelona vs Celta Vigo 4-3: LaLiga Leaders Pull Off Epic Fightback at Camp Nou.

LaLiga leaders FC Barcelona pulled off a sensational comeback in a 4-3 victory over Celta Vigo, with Raphinha scoring a dramatic stoppage-time penalty.

The roller-coaster clash saw Barcelona fight back from a two-goal deficit, as fans witnessed one of the most exhilarating games of the season.

The match not only widened Barcelona’s lead in the league but also reignited the title race narrative.

First-Half Drama: Torres Strikes, Iglesias Responds

Barcelona made an assertive start, breaking the deadlock through Ferran Torres.

The forward intercepted the ball in midfield, weaved through defenders, and fired a low shot past Vicente Guaita—his 10th LaLiga goal of the season.

But Celta Vigo quickly responded. A brilliant cross from Pablo Duran caused chaos in Barca’s box, and a miscalculated rush from goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny gifted Borja Iglesias a simple finish into an open net.

Borja Iglesias Hat-Trick Stuns the Camp Nou

Celta’s momentum carried into the second half.

Frenkie de Jong misjudged a long ball, allowing Iglesias to sprint through and put the visitors ahead.

Just minutes later, Iglesias capitalized again on Barcelona’s high defensive line to complete his hat-trick—a masterclass in clinical finishing.

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With Celta Vigo 3-1 up, the hosts were on the verge of defeat in what was shaping up to be a shock result.

Barcelona’s Fightback: Olmo and Raphinha Spark Revival

Barcelona weren’t done yet. In the 64th minute, Dani Olmo—introduced just five minutes earlier—converted a smart setup from Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha, igniting hope for the home side.

Momentum shifted quickly. Four minutes later, Lamine Yamal delivered a perfect cross, and Raphinha rose above the defenders to head home the equaliser, making it 3-3.

The LaLiga giants were suddenly back in the game.

Stoppage-Time Drama: Raphinha Seals the Win

As the match seemed destined for a draw, Dani Olmo was brought down inside the box during injury time.

After a quick VAR review, the referee pointed to the spot.

Raphinha stepped up with confidence and smashed the penalty into the top corner in the 98th minute—his 30th goal of the season across all competitions.

The Camp Nou erupted as Barcelona completed their epic turnaround.

What This Means for the LaLiga Title Race

The 4-3 victory puts Barcelona seven points ahead of Real Madrid, who face Athletic Bilbao next.

With LaLiga entering a crucial phase, this match could prove decisive in the title chase.

Celta Vigo, despite their spirited performance and Iglesias’ hat-trick, remain seventh on the table with 43 points.

Their attacking prowess was evident, but defensive lapses cost them dearly.

Post-Match Reactions and Takeaways

“It’s a bittersweet feeling because we did a lot of things right,” – said Celta’s Pablo Duran.

 

“They’ve got such a high level, especially in the final third. They’re capable of these things.”