Barça saved by its captain

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By: Manu Tournoux

Barça saved by its captain

Hanging on by Almeria, FC Barcelona beat Almeria at the end of the match thanks to a second goal from Sergi Roberto (3-2), Wednesday evening in La Liga. Phew of relief for the Blaugrana, who are six points behind Girona.

Beaten by Girona, the surprise leader, then hung by Valencia last weekend, FC Barcelona ended the year 2023 with a snatched victory against Almeria (3-2), Wednesday evening at the Olympic Stadium in Montjuic, for the account of the 18th day of La Liga. The Blaugranas limit the damage, they are third at the break with for the moment four and six points less than Real Madrid and Girona, who play on Thursday.

Xavi’s players were caught twice by the bottom of the championship. After goals from Raphinha (33rd) and Sergi Roberto (60th), Leo Baptistao equalized for the first time (41st) and Edgar Gonzalez took advantage of a collusion between Iñaki Peña and Ronald Araujo to shower the Barcelona public in the middle of the second half (71st). A rather awkward goal conceded for Marc-André ter Stegen’s understudy…

10 minutes from the end, it was finally the FCB captain, Sergi Roberto, who gave the victory to his team, scoring a nice double on a delivery from Robert Lewandowski (83rd). The Polish striker did not score his ninth goal in the league, but, generous throughout the match, he was therefore decisive.

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

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