Barcelona were dealt a huge blow in their bid to win the La Liga title this season as Deportivo La Coruna beat the league leaders 2-1 at the Riazor on Sunday.
Barcelona had the opportunity to create some more headway between themselves and Real Madrid as they visited Deportivo La Coruna on Sunday. But by the end of the ninety minutes, the Blaugrana’s title hopes suffered a major setback as the hosts ran out 2-1 winners at the Riazor.
That was a result of Barcelona following up their magical display against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday with a lacklustre performance on Sunday, with chances coming few and far between. And Deportivo striker Joselu rightly gave the hosts a deserved lead in the 40th minute.
Luis Suarez, though, equalised for Barcelona just into the second half as he shot a thumping strike past German Lux after finding himself in acres of space. But, Pepe Mel’s men had one last fight in them as Alex Bergantinos headed in from Faycal Fajr’s corner in the 74th minute to seal a crucial win for Deportivo.
The result sees Deportivo climb to 15th in the table, while Barcelona still remain on top, a point ahead of Real Madrid who will play later on Sunday. Here are the best tweets in the aftermath of Sunday’s match.
Deportivo 2-1 Barcelona FT:
Shots: 11-10
Pass accuracy: 75%-87%
Chances created: 11-14
Possession: 39%-61% pic.twitter.com/JCpAH0mVWm— Squawka Football (@Squawka) March 12, 2017
It’s a stunner in La Liga.
Barcelona have been beaten by Deportivo. Imagine the scenes in Madrid….
Report: https://t.co/x8lpMv285z pic.twitter.com/I3bs6MjkGX
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) March 12, 2017
FT: Deportivo 2-1 Barcelona
Just four days after their magnificent comeback vs. PSG, Barca fall to Deportivo. pic.twitter.com/i5V9XlH60W
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) March 12, 2017
Barcelona in #LaLiga this season:
With Samuel Umtiti: WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
Without Samuel Umtiti: LDWLWDDDDDL
Key to their success. ? pic.twitter.com/cjrV5hLLiz
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) March 12, 2017
Barcelona have lost a #LaLiga game for the first time since October 2016 (vs. Celta Vigo), ending a run of 19 league games without defeat. pic.twitter.com/awS108b4Ul
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) March 12, 2017
Barcelona and rival supporters were left baffled at the side’s inconsistent form as Deportivo ran out 2-1 winners:
From scoring 6 against PSG to going behind twice against Deportivo, Barcelona’s inconsistency this season has been entertaining #LaLiga
— Kaushik Kay (@indifferent_kay) March 12, 2017
Standard Barca…after the greatest comeback ever against PSG, they get rolled over by Deportivo in the league #FCB
— Andy Pirie (@apirie) March 12, 2017
When you beat PSG 6-1 on Wednesday but lose to Deportivo 2-1 on Sunday. There goes La Liga.
— Youssef Wahba (@YoussefWahba99) March 12, 2017
Lol football is a funny sport. Barca go from pulling off a miracle 6-1 win vs PSG mid week to loosing 2-1 to deportivo
— Brandon (@bttt_cb) March 12, 2017
Mid week : Barcelona 6-1 PSG
Weekend : Barcelona 1-2 DeprotivoRobin Hood in the making?? ?
Truly Unpredictable !#Barca #LaLiga— nayen (@nayen999) March 12, 2017
That moment when you realize Barca could come back against PSG but not Deportivo.#Depor #barcelona #PSG #football #laliga #Deportivo
— ashish (@ashishdondapati) March 12, 2017
Unreal win against PSG and losing against Deportivo. Welcome to Enrique’s Barcelona
— Ali (@TheBeardedRaul) March 12, 2017
Barcelona demostró hoy que solo son jugadores Humanos ni maquinas ni dioses y pueden perder la Liga
— Carlos A (@carlfred888) March 12, 2017
Barcelona’s PSG heroes are #Europe‘s best – but Depor defeat shows back-ups not good enough https://t.co/MVtdnaex7n
— Sidney Ariana (@_SidneyAriana) March 12, 2017
Unlucky Barcelona! After a fantastic win against Paris, silly loss against Deportivo #fcb #depbar #laliga
— Leah Rainha (@LeahRainhaBlog) March 12, 2017
Barcelona lost the first La Liga game since October 2016 and haters are still gonna make it look like we lose daily! #FCBlive #FORCABARCA
— Mr Atang’a (@D_Atang_a) March 12, 2017
The trolls were out in full force as Barcelona followed a strong showing against PSG with a meek performance against Deportivo:
NASA has reported that all Barcelona fans who were floating in space after PSG have safely entered Earth and are expected to land shortly ??
— Danny Welbeck (@WelBeast) March 12, 2017
Barcelona lost at the Riazor after one full round unbeaten in la liga pic.twitter.com/w9jw0JGQg0
— RCDLC.com (@rcdlccom) March 12, 2017
Crazy how Barcelona can smash a top side like PSG 6-1 and lose to 17th place Deportivo 1-2 in the same week! Nothing fishy there folks :^)
— Sachin (@datindiankid) March 12, 2017
Barcelona fans to Luis Enrique after doing the unthinkable against PSG but can’t beat ‘small’ Deportivo La Corina #EtisalatFootball pic.twitter.com/yfKBbIR0ZJ
— Soccer Nation (@SoccerNationNg) March 12, 2017
Barca with referee – 6-1 vs PSG
Barca without referee – Loses to Deportivo 2-1
??????— Akshay (@akshayd_mufc) March 12, 2017
Deportivo brought Barcelona down Mother Earth by beating the midweek headline makers 2-1 in the La Liga fixture played at Raizor stadium????
— Marks Maponyane (@MarksMaponyane) March 12, 2017
Luis Enrique trying to understand how they scored six goals against PSG but could only manage one against ‘part-time’ farmers like Deportivo pic.twitter.com/166sGy7ENa
— Soccer Nation (@SoccerNationNg) March 12, 2017
