Scandal of the day. "Barcelona fought back from 0-2, but lost 3-5, conceding in the 99th and 102nd minutes. Video
"Barcelona suffered a crushing defeat in the 22nd round of the Spanish La Liga championship, conceding 5 goals for the first time since 2000. Xavi's team lost to Villarreal (3:5).
From the very beginning, the match was not easy for the Blue and Gold. Until the 22nd minute, Villarreal managed to score 2 goals through Gerard Moreno's efforts, which were canceled due to offside. In the 41st minute, the same Moreno was finally able to legitimately open the scoring, and at the start of the second half, Ilyas Ahomash made it 2-0.
Gerard Moreno
"Barcelona managed to come back and even take the lead. Starting in the 60th minute, the Catalans scored three times in 12 minutes.
Barcelona fought back from 0-2 down
Hedesch restored the balance again in the 84th minute, after which a scandalous episode occurred.
In the 90th minute, Barcelona midfielder Ilkay Gundogan hit midfielder Santi Comesanier in the elbow. Referee Jose Munuera Montero initially pointed to a penalty kick, but after reviewing VAR, he changed his decision.
Moment from the penalty spot
Source: Still from the broadcast
Barcelona missed two effective counterattacks immediately afterward.
Barcelona is in third place in the standings with 44 points, 10 points behind Real Madrid.
Standings.
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