WATCH: Ansu Fati scores again for Barcelona, Twitter reacts


WATCH: Ansu Fati scores again for Barcelona, Twitter reacts

WATCH: Ansu Fati scores again for Barcelona, Twitter reacts

Barcelona’s new number 10 Ansu Fati has provided an early lead to Blaugrana in the La Liga 2021/22 Matchday 13 clash against Celta Vigo. The Catalan giants are going through a transition phase as they sacked the Dutch manager Ronald Koeman who has now been replaced by former Barcelona legend Xavi.

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Barca have got off to a perfect start under the new management of Xavi as they lead 2-0 after the first 20 minutes against Celta Vigo courtesy of a brilliant goal by the young Fati followed by a goal for Sergio Busquets. Celta Vigo isn’t looking good at their home turf i.e Balaidos whereas the visiting side have dominated the proceedings.

Celta Vigo got an early chance in the second minute but Aspas missed an easy one-on-one goal as he curled it past the right post. Since then, it has been a completely dominating performance by the Blaugrana.

Ansu Fati and Sergio Busquets gives Barcelona an early lead

Ansu Fati and Sergio Busquets gives Barcelona an early lead
Ansu Fati and Sergio Busquets gives Barcelona an early lead

19-year-old Ansu Fati, who is filling in the boots of the Argentine legend Lionel Messi has provided struck in the fifth minute against Celta Vigo. He timed his run perfectly down from the left to cut inside of Mallo and collected the pass brilliantly crossed by Jordi Alba to ease past in the far corner. This was Ansu Fati’s second goal in as many games this season.

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Barcelona didn’t stop there as they continued to build pressure on the home side. Just when the Barca fans were enjoying the goal from Fati, midfielder Busquets provided another moment of joy for them. It was an exceptional long-range goal by Busquets who collected a beautiful pass by Gonzalez. He then ran towards the edge of the box and with no defender to block him, Busquets curled it down to the bottom-right corner to give Barca a 2-0 lead.

Memphis Depay extends Barcelona’s lead to 3-0

Barcelona fans are overjoyed as they are enjoying immediate success with the appointment of Xavi. They are currently leading 3-0 against Celta Vigo with Memphis Depay scoring the most recent one.

After a good passage of play in the midfield by Barca, Jordi Alba worked it into the left and curled a cross to Depay, who glanced brilliant header ease past Dituro in the bottom corner.

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