FC Barcelona paid dearly for defensive errors in their visit to Celta Vigo (2-2). The Catalans let a two-goal lead slip away in just 121 seconds (between the 84th and 86th minutes). After the match at Balaídos, Pablo Páez Gavira, Gavi, criticised Jules Koundé for his serious error in the play that led to the first goal and the Galician victory.
"The first goal (by Celta) was a foolish thing, you have to clear the ball there. With one less it is difficult to keep the three points," explained the Andalusian to 'DAZN'. In addition, he added: "This happens against any team, if you are not focused and involved, what happens happens."
Koundé, for his part, also intoned the 'mea culpa' after the match. "I haven't had a good game from the start. I lacked concentration and in the end you pay dearly for that. My mistake on Celta's first goal is a gross error that can't happen," said the '23' in the mixed zone.
Gavi also left a 'stick' to Casadó for Barça's nap in the final stret
For Gavi, it was his first game as a starter this season, something that the midfielder appreciated despite the bittersweet result. Hansi Flick kept him on the pitch until the 75th minute, bringing Frenkie de Jong on in the final stretch. "I'm happy to be a starter, it's been a year. But the important thing today was the three points and it wasn't to be," he commented.
Similarly, in the opinion of the '6' culé, the most regrettable thing was allowing Celta to react in the final stretch, not only because of Koundé's error, but also because of Marc Casadó's expulsion. The midfielder saw his second yellow card in the 82nd minute for grabbing an opponent where the '17' was imprudent, knowing that he was being cautioned.
"We had the game under control, but the expulsion has left a mark on us. They have scored against us in two specific plays and we have to learn from that. They cannot send us off because this can happen. Nothing, now we have to move on," said the man from Los Palacios y Villafranca.