Barcelona was surprised by the 2-2 draw in La Liga against Celta Vigo.
The Catalans looked on course for a winning return to the competition after November's international break.
Raphinha's first-half goal outscored the visitors before half-time and Robert Lewandowski fired in his 15th league goal of 2024/25 after the restart.
Despite Barcelona appearing to be on cruise control in the closing stages, the match turned in the 82nd minute following Marc Casado's red card.
In a chaotic few minutes, Celta saw a goal disallowed for offside before Alfon Gonzalez fired home after a mix-up in Barcelona's defense.
That grenade shocked the away team and Hugo Alvarez took full advantage and scored a daring equalizer.
Beyond the frustration of letting a two-goal lead slip, Barcelona have now given a major boost to Real Madrid's title response, with Los Blancos seven points behind with two games remaining.
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