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João Cancelo Scores Late Winner As Barça Complete Incredible 3-2 Home Comeback

Celta got early with the lead in the 19th minute courtesy, Strand Larsen…

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Robert Lewandowski and João Cancelo gave Football Club of Barcelona the needed three points to win Celta Vigo 3-2 after being down with two goals at Camp Nou.

VerseSports reports that Celta got early with the lead in the 19th minute courtesy, Strand Larsen.

Barça were unable to find a leveler before the break until in the 81st minute when Lewandowski finally put his team on the spotlight.

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Four minutes later, the former Bayern Munich player got an equaliser to make it 2-2.

Barça were fortunate as they utilised their scoring opportunities to make it 3-2 courtesy Cancelo in the 89th minute.

Barcelona retain top spot on the log with 16 points after six games.

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