Casado and Olmo react after Celta Vigo 2-2 Barcelona – ‘I want to apologize’ | OneFootball

Barcelona’s dramatic late collapse against Celta Vigo left fans and players grappling with frustration and disappointment. After being 2-0 up, the team conceded two late goals, resulting in a draw that felt more like a defeat.

The players’ reactions, both on the pitch and on social media, reflected their acknowledgement of mistakes and a call for unity moving forward.

Midfielder Marc Casado, who was sent off during the game, shouldered significant responsibility for the draw. His red card left the team short-handed, enabling the Galician side to mount their comeback.

Casado’s apology

Taking to Instagram after the match, Casado expressed regret and apologised to both his teammates and the fans. He emphasised that his decision-making in the heat of the moment was flawed and vowed to work harder for future success.

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“I want to apologize to the team and the fans. Every decision is made in an instant and today’s decision was clearly not the right one. We will continue working hard to achieve what remains. Long live Barça,” he wrote.

His words revealed the emotional weight he carried after the incident, showing how much the outcome meant to him.

Questions were raised about Hansi Flick’s decision not to substitute Casado after his first yellow card.

During the post-match press conference, the coach clarified that his substitutions were based on the players’ performance rather than their disciplinary situation.

Olmo’s confidence

Meanwhile, Dani Olmo, who had a subdued performance in the match, also addressed the outcome on social media. Although he did not contribute directly to the scoreline, Olmo highlighted the importance of learning from such challenging matches.

In his Twitter post, he encouraged faith in the team and called for a collective effort to move forward.

“Full confidence in this team. Learning and continuing to work… All together,” he wrote.

The game served as a stark reminder of how quickly fortunes can change in football. While the result was undoubtedly disappointing, the players’ responses underline their determination to improve and their belief in the team’s potential.

Barcelona will now look to channel this frustration into a stronger performance in the matches ahead, knowing that every decision on and off the pitch can make a critical difference.