Barça played without pressure and, little by little, the people from Vigo ended up believing it
Ter Stegen risked and conceded Veiga’s goal shortly before the break
Barça played a first half against Celta in which they suffered very little. Until the last minutes arrived. Those from Vigo pressed much less than expected considering their situation, so Ter Stegen didn’t have too much work, but when the Galicians began to push, nerves began for the blaugrana.
Despite the fact that LaLiga has been won for days, the blaugrana arrived in Vigo willing not to give anything away. Kessie was one of the best at Barça and showed his usual arrival. Pulido Santana disallowed a goal for millimeter offside. Xavi’s team was not having a great game, but everything fell under its own weight and, above all, due to the need of the locals.
Gabri Veiga stood in front of Ter Stegen and crossed to beat the German. Celta had warned before and, when their pressure went up a gear, Barça ended up suffering.
These are the notes of the Barça players against Celta at halftime:
5
Ter Stegen, goalkeeper
Nonconformist
There were few doubts and that’s how it was: starter. The German always wants more and having won Zamora more than enough is not enough. He wanted to surpass Liaño’s record and be the best Zamora in history. He won’t do it because Veiga beat him before the break.
5
Sergi Roberto, defender
Frontier
When he reached the center of the field, there he stayed. With Raphinha, Ferran and Lewandowski, in addition to Kessie, there were already enough risks. He had to enjoy little.
5
Koundé, defense
Centered
He returned to the center of defense, where he feels more comfortable, although Celta’s pressure caused him some trouble. He never lost his composure, but next season he must give much more.
6
Andreas Christensen, defender
concealer
The Dane had work, who must have been attentive to the back of Marcos Alonso, somewhat busy forming a dance partner with Carles Pérez. Solid as always, he sometimes lost position excessively, but he is very consistent.
5
Marcos Alonso, defender
Correct
No more. He lacks forcefulness when he defends and when he attacks. He stayed halfway and must contribute much more to fight for Balde’s ownership. He at the moment he does not.
6
Eric Garcia, defenseman
Tactical
He played the role of the double pivot who guards the position, who never loses his zone of influence. He is learning a new trade on the ground. He is intelligent and can do it, although he seems more comfortable behind.
6
Frenkie de Jong, midfielder
multipurpose
He played alongside Èric Garcia, but he did everything: pivot, central and even, on occasion, inside when he decided to go up. He missed more mobility around him. Of course, he lost a ball that cost Veiga’s goal against.
6
Kessie, midfielder
arrival
It doesn’t matter the game or the competition, Franck always has a couple of chances, at least, per game. Against Celta he scored, but the goal was disallowed due to a millimeter offside.
6
Raphinha, striker
Tough
He asked for them all, went down, unmarked into space and showed the necessary intensity beyond the fact that Barça was not playing anything. Of course, he was wrong.
6
Robert Lewandowski, forward
Isolated
It was very difficult for him to get into the game and, as so many times, he had to find his life in the absence of clear balls. He never throws in the towel or hides. He shines more or less.
5
Ferran Torres, striker
Intermittent
He needed to appear more, to be seen more regularly. Xavi gave him ownership and the man from Foios did not rest, although it was difficult for him to find spaces between a large defense.