Olmo reacts after Barcelona secure comeback 4-3 win over Celta Vigo – ‘This is football’ | OneFootball

Barcelona strengthened their hold at the top of the La Liga table courtesy of a stunning 4-3 victory over Celta Vigo at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys today.

Having scored early in the game, the Blaugrana ended up conceding three goals from the visitors, with Borja Iglesias netting a hat-trick.

However, the league leaders did not give up as substitute Dani Olmo kicked off the comeback making it 3-2 before Raphinha equalised minutes later.

The Brazilian winger then netted a stoppage-time penalty to make it 4-3 and complete the turnaround, sending Barcelona seven points clear of Real Madrid at the top of the table.

Olmo reacts after win

Olmo, who was not part of the starting lineup today, came on for Fermin Lopez in the 59th minute and made an almost immediate impact, finding the back of the net, with his goal sparking a comeback.

Olmo on target for Barcelona. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Speaking to the media after the game, the Spanish attacking midfielder tried to explain what went down as Barça pulled off a victory from the jaws of defeat.

“This is football, we wanted to win, although our first few minutes were not the best. Luckily we were able to turn it around,” said Olmo.

Having come on as a substitute, the Spaniard received particular instructions from manager Hansi Flick in an attempt to change the course of the game.

On being asked what the manager told him to do on the pitch, Olmo stated: “More playing, more composure. To receive between the lines, where I like, and to communicate with Pedri, Frenkie, Gavi….”

Finally, when asked if he sees the La Liga title within the Blaugrana’s grasp, the 26-year-old replied:

“We don’t see it close yet, but every game is one less. We have to keep going.”

Source: AS