Hansi Flick has arrived at Barcelona to try to solve complicated problems, but this is costing him more than he expected. Tonight, against Celta de Vigo, the German had another test of fire to show his skills: with Balde injured, he has given Gerard Martín a chance again... and he has once again made it clear that he is not ready to play for Barça.
In the first minutes of the match against Celta, Gerard Martín received a yellow card that could have harmed him later on. After a few minutes, in a great defensive action, he managed to stop Iago Aspas in a one-on-one with Iñaki Peña. But, reaching the end of the first half, with the same players involved, the reality is that César Soto Grado forgave him the expulsion for a second yellow card .
Hansi Flick's solution came at half-time, without a second's hesitation . Gerard Martín did not come on and remained on the bench, leaving his place in the starting eleven to Fort. After what happened, the German seems to have made it clear: not one more minute for Martín, he is not good enough and that has been demonstrated once again. It is necessary to find a quality substitute for Balde.
Barça Wins the Match, Draws against Celta and LaLiga Opens
Everything seemed to be going well for FC Barcelona at Balaídos. In the 61st minute, they were ahead 0-2 against Celta thanks to goals from Raphinha and Lewandowski. But moments later, everything changed and all the work was ruined. In the 82nd minute, Marc Casadó was sent off for a second yellow card and, from then on, the advantage was lost .
Shortly after this expulsion, Alfon had reduced the gap for Celta. Meanwhile, in the 86th minute, the Vigo team had already equalised after a mistake by Koundé . Against the current, Hansi Flick's Barça tried to get back in front, something they were unable to do despite having worked hard.
A 2-2 draw against Celta de Vigo leaves Hansi Flick 's Barça in a very difficult position after the break . They are still and will continue to be leaders after this round, but they could lose an important advantage. With two more games on Real Madrid, the advantage is only 7 points...