Barcelona's greatest apprehension when Lionel Messi endured a crotch strain a month ago was the manner by which the team would adapt in assault without the magic forward.
In any case, while scoring goals has not been an issue for the La Liga champions who have found the net 11 times in the three amusements Messi has missed, safeguarding unquestionably has been an issue.
Goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen's poor showcase at Celta Vigo was to a great extent in charge of Barca's 4-3 misfortune.
"On the off chance that I hadn't committed the error, we could have won this game," Ter Stegen told journalists. "I'm sad for the team, who contended truly energetically."
With his side trailing, 3-2, Ter Stegen got a back pass from Jordi Alba and held up before endeavoring to kick the ball back to his partner. Pablo Hernandez of Celta was only two meters away, however, and raised his right leg to obstruct the pass, the ball diverting into the goal to gifting Celta a 4-2 lead.
"For me, it was the pass which appeared the right one," Ter Stegen said. "It shouldn't happen. It's more regrettable for the team; I think we lost as a result of it.
"It's a blunder. I can't contemplate what's happened. I need to proceed with, keep my head up. We proceed on the same way, thus do I."
As the Barca players go into the international break, however, they will need to process a poor defensive exertion in general.
Celta scored their opener after they caught an errant Ter Stegen pass that had been planned for Sergio Busquets and Pino Sisto completed from short proximity.
Jeremy Mathieu's own goal then gave Celta a 3-1 lead.
Barcelona are fourth in the standings, two focuses unfastened of pioneers Atletico Madrid, who are level on points with Real Madrid yet ahead on goal difference.
Luis Enrique's side play at home to Deportivo La Coruna on 15 October before facilitating their previous coach Pep Guardiola and Manchester City four days after the fact in the Champions League.
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