Vega Montesinos goal puts Deportivo 1-0 up on Barcelona in Liga F
Deportivo vs Barcelona: Vega Montesinos scored after a VAR check to put Depor 1-0 up on Barça at Riazor in Liga F, with the final result not yet confirmed.
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Quick answer
Deportivo Abanca led Barcelona 1-0 in their Liga F match at Riazor after Vega Montesinos scored early in the second half, a goal confirmed by VAR. The live coverage available to Livefeed stops before full time, so the final score is unconfirmed. A Barça win would have taken them six points clear of Real Madrid.
Key facts
- The match was goalless at half-time.
- Vega Montesinos scored for Deportivo from a counter-attack, assisted by Lucía Rivas, with the goal confirmed after a VAR review.
- Ewa Pajor hit the left post for Barcelona after coming on as a substitute.
- A win would have put Barcelona six points ahead of Real Madrid, who drew 3-3 with Badalona Women.
- Irene Paredes and Caroline Graham Hansen were rested for the trip.
How Deportivo took the lead
Deportivo Abanca went 1-0 up against Barcelona at Riazor in Liga F on Sunday, through a Vega Montesinos goal confirmed by VAR. Montesinos finished from close range with her left foot after a counter-attack, with Lucía Rivas providing the assist, according to AS live commentary.
The first half finished 0-0. Barcelona's best chance before the break was a Marta Torrejón header from an Aitana Bonmatí cross, which was blocked.
The AS feed available to Livefeed ends with play stopped for an injury to Montesinos, before full time, so the final result is not confirmed here.
Barcelona's response
Barcelona coach Romeu made two changes at half-time, bringing on Renee van Asten for Aïcha Camara and Sydney Schertenleib for Laia Cabetas. After falling behind, Barça sent on Ewa Pajor, Clàudia Pina and Patri Guijarro for Mayssa Baha, Noa Jiménez and Clara Serrajordi.
Pajor hit the left post from the centre of the box after a Pina pass, and Carla Julià had a low shot saved. Barcelona were also caught offside repeatedly as they chased the game. At the other end, Lucía Pardo shot over from distance and Redru headed wide from a corner.
What was at stake in the title race
Barcelona arrived knowing a win would put them six points clear of Real Madrid, who drew 3-3 with Badalona Women earlier in the round, Mundo Deportivo reported. Barça started the round four points ahead.
The match also came days after a 1-1 Champions League draw with Arsenal. Romeu said before the game that his side had to “turn the page” on the chances they missed that night, and that he would rotate because Thursday's match had been draining (quotes translated from Spanish).
Team news
Romeu rested Irene Paredes and Caroline Graham Hansen. Vicky López's injury, already close to two months long, will keep her out for several more weeks, and Kerolin, Kika Nazareth and Laia Aleixandri were also left out.
Deportivo, mid-table but with only 13 goals conceded in 10 rounds, fewer than Real Madrid, had lost 2-0 to Valencia in their previous match. Their squad includes Barcelona loanees Ranera and Ainoa Gómez, while Apostol was suspended and Inés Pereira, Merle Barth, Eva Alonso, Espe Pizarro and Cabral were unavailable.
Frequently asked questions
Who scored in Deportivo vs Barcelona?
Vega Montesinos scored for Deportivo early in the second half, assisted by Lucía Rivas, with the goal confirmed by VAR.
What was the final score of Deportivo vs Barcelona?
Deportivo led 1-0 at the last update in the live coverage available to Livefeed. The final score is not confirmed in these sources.
What time did Deportivo vs Barcelona kick off?
The Liga F match at Riazor was scheduled for 18:00 Spanish time. That is 10:30 p.m. IST.
Why did Irene Paredes and Caroline Graham Hansen not play?
Coach Romeu rested both players for the trip to Galicia.
