Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang brace sinks Celta as Ronald Araujo taken to hospital after nasty clash of heads

Barcelona strengthened their hold on second place in La Liga with a 3-1 win over Celta Vigo at the Camp Nou. Memphis Depay opened the scoring with a neat finish after a sensational assist from Ousmane Dembele, before Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang doubled Barcelona’s lead minutes before half time. Ad/> The former Arsenal captain then stretched Barcelona’s lead to three goals just a few minutes into the second half, before Iago Aspas replied quickly for the visitors to reduce the deficit.

LigaInjury-time Alba strike gifts Barcelona dramatic victory at Real Betis07/05/2022 AT 18:10 Celta Vigo suddenly found themselves down to ten men after halftime substitution Jeison Murillo — who was only on the pitch for 12 minutes — was given his marching orders for a last man foul on Depay, denying a clear goalscoring opportunity. La Liga table La Liga fixtures/results La Liga top scorers There were worrying scenes and a lengthy delay when Gavi and Ronald Araujo clashed heads. The latter needed immediate medical attention before leaving the pitch in an ambulance.

Barcelona later said in a statement that Araujo had a concussion and had been taken to hospital for checks. Reports added that Araujo maintained consciousness and was awake at the hospital. Barcelona started to utilise the extra man when play eventually resumed, Riqui Puig had the ball in the back of Matias Dituro’s net for the fourth time but it was ruled out for marginally creeping offside before lashing his effort home at the near post.

The hosts had a few half chances towards the end of the game as ten-man Celta Vigo started to tire, but couldn’t extend their lead and the game ended 3-1. More to follow... LigaRare Busquets strike seals Barca win against relegation-threatened