On a thrilling Saturday afternoon at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, Barcelona pulled off a stunning 4-3 comeback victory over Celta Vigo in a LaLiga clash on April 19, 2025, reinforcing their position at the top of the table. Trailing 3-1 with just 30 minutes to go, it was Dani Olmo who emerged as the unexpected hero, turning the match on its head with a game-changing performance.
Barcelona took the lead early when Ferran Torres scored in the 11th minute, but Celta Vigo quickly responded. Borja Iglesias pounced on a rare error by Wojciech Szczesny to equalize, and the visitors’ aggressive 3-4-3 formation caused chaos in Barcelona’s defense. Iglesias completed a remarkable hat-trick by the second half, and with the score at 3-1, frustration mounted in the stands. Flick’s decision to bench key players like Olmo and Lamine Yamal initially looked questionable.
That changed the moment Olmo entered the match. The 26-year-old midfielder injected urgency, pressing high, linking play, and instantly improving Barcelona’s rhythm. His goal in the 82nd minute, after a slick one-two with Raphinha, sparked the comeback. Moments later, he played a pivotal role in the equalizer, drawing defenders and assisting the move that led to Raphinha’s second goal.
In stoppage time, Olmo sealed his standout performance. Controlling the ball calmly in the box, he drew a foul from Celta’s Lago, winning a penalty after a VAR review. Raphinha converted, completing Barcelona’s dramatic turnaround.
Olmo’s influence was immense despite playing just over 30 minutes. He notched a goal, helped create another, and won the decisive penalty. His energy, creativity, and pressing unsettled Celta’s midfield, including ex-Barcelona player Ilaix Moriba, and left their defense in disarray. Even Iago Aspas was eclipsed as Olmo dictated the tempo late on.
Though Celta had looked on course for a shock result, they couldn’t withstand Olmo’s brilliance. The win pushed Barcelona seven points clear at the top of LaLiga, and Olmo’s performance will be remembered as a defining moment in their title quest. Once seen as a rotation option, he proved he’s a game-changer capable of leading the team in decisive moments.
