On Sunday, Barcelona defeated Celta Vigo 1-0 to reclaim first place in La Liga. Pedri’s goal in the first half was the difference.
Real Madrid, the current champion, and Barcelona are tied with 22 points each after eight games, but the Catalan squad leads on goal differential. The two teams will face off on Sunday at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Pedri took advantage of Celta Vigo defender Unai Nunez’s failure to clear a cross in the 16th minute to score the game’s sole goal with a close-range effort.
Celta had a strong start to the season but have since dropped three out of their last four league games, sitting in 11th place with 10 points, four points above the relegation zone.
Barcelona reclaims first place ahead of El Clasico with points from Celta Vigo.
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