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Barcelona 100 percent start to the Liga season came to an abrupt end as Celta Vigo inflicted a sensational - and well deserved - 4-1 defeat on the Spanish champions.
After fielding something of an experimental side in the weekend’s win over Levante, Luis Enrique opted for a full-strength lineup at the Balaidos.
However, Celta Vigo dominated the contest - particularly in the opening 45 minutes - taking a well-earned and fully warranted 2-0 lead into the half-time break.
Barcelona’s second half resurgence never materialised, with the former Liverpool striker Iago Aspas bagging his second on a breakaway counter attack.
Neymar gave the Catalans a lifeline with 10 minutes left to play, but John Guidetti netted a fourth to complete a chastening night for the champions.
The result means Real Madrid can join Celta Vigo at the top of La Liga with a win against Athletic Bilbao - as Barca and Atletico Madrid trail - with Enrique's side continuing to struggle for traction in the opening few weeks of the season.
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