Barcelona president elated after win vs Celta Vigo - 'Has come at an ideal time' | Barca Universal

"Barcelona's win over Celta Vigo last night was massive on multiple fronts, including the standings and the team's confidence just before the international break. For starters, the Blaugrana cut the deficit with Real Madrid to just three points as Robert Lewandowski's hat-trick and Lamine Yamal's goal sealed a 4-2 result."

"More importantly, however, it handed Barcelona some much-needed confidence after months of sporting turbulence as the team showed better defensive solidarity, pressed as a unit and held off Celta for the entire second half with no chance conceded."

"In a recent interaction with the media (h/t MARCA), Joan Laporta acknowledged the good result his team secured away at the Balaidos last night and the comfort that came with it just before the international break. "This victory has come at an ideal time," he said. While he did accept that the win was an important one for the team, he concurrently admitted that consistency would be key heading forward. "We have to keep it up. We have good feelings." Praising Hansi Flick and supporting him despite the topsy-turvy season the team have enjoyed so far, Laporta said, "We have a coach who is a phenomenon." Finally, the president was asked to speak about Lamine Yamal and he did not hold back in praising the academy star who has now gone on to be hailed as one of the best players on the planet. "I've seen him as always, a genius.""

Barcelona defeated Celta Vigo 4-2, narrowing the deficit to Real Madrid to three points through Robert Lewandowski's hat-trick and a Lamine Yamal goal. The victory delivered a boost of confidence after months of sporting turbulence as the side displayed improved defensive solidarity, pressed as a unit and prevented Celta from generating chances in the entire second half. Joan Laporta called the result timely, praised coach Hansi Flick as "a phenomenon" and hailed Lamine Yamal as "a genius." Flick will use the international break to re-draw plans while expecting returns from Joan Garcia, Raphinha and Pedri to maintain momentum.

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