October 09, (THEWILL) -Sunday’s unconvincing 1-0 victory for Barcelona came through a lone Pedri goal as the Spanish midfielder helped his team hold off a LaLiga charge from Celta Vigo.
Although Xavi Hernandez’s team got off to a quick, almost theatrical start, the Blaugrana eventually managed to escape with all three points despite gradually fading in defence of an early lead.
Questions about Barcelona’s ability may still exist a week after a similar performance against Mallorca, despite the fact that they are currently in first place.
However, the Catalans were at least back to winning ways following the disappointment of a Champions League loss to Inter in the middle of the week, while Celta was left to lament their inability to earn a draw from the fixture.
The Blaugrana will try to avenge that 1-0 defeat to the Italian team before they travel to the Santiago Bernabeu to play Real Madrid in the eagerly awaited El Clasico. Meanwhile, 11th-placed Celta Vigo will concentrate on Real Sociedad, who are currently sixth.
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