Former Dortmund player Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was the deciding man with a brace (41st/48th). Memphis Depay had previously given Barca the lead (30′). Iago Aspas (50′) scored for Celta and the match was decided after Jeison Murillo was sent off (58′).
Barca centre-back Ronald Araujo had to be taken off the pitch after a collision with an ambulance. According to the club, the professional suffered a concussion and should be examined in detail in the hospital.
In the table, coach Xavi Hernandez’s side are now seven points ahead of Sevilla FC and eight points ahead of Atletico Madrid with two games left. Both teams can still catch up on Wednesday.
