Barcelona star Jules Kounde was front and center for his mistake in the 2-2 La Liga draw against Celta Vigo.
The Catalans missed the chance to extend their lead at the top of the table when they conceded a two-goal lead in the final five minutes in Vigo.
Despite looking certain he would cross the line to victory in Galicia, complacency cost Barcelona, with Kounde particularly to blame.
Kounde was caught in possession on the edge of his own penalty area in the build-up to Alfon Gonzalez's goal – which made it 2-1 on the night – when the Frenchman lost when he tried to pass back.
In his post-match interview, Kounde was clear in his assessment of the situation as he looks to move on.
“We didn't do what we needed to do the whole game and in the end we were punished. First of all, I didn't play a good match. I lacked concentration. In a very simple passage of play I made a very big mistake,” he said full-time.
“We have to get back to our level. When things go well, it's easy. Now we need to be united and get back to our best.”
Kounde and his Barcelona teammates have only a minor turnaround in the coming days as they prepare to host Stade Brest in UEFA Champions League action on November 26, having picked up nine points from four games so far.
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