Celta's former Liverpool forward Iago Aspas scored a late goal to deny Barca what would have been a crucial three points in the race for this season's La Liga title after a brace from Luis Suarez had initially put the Catalan club in control.

Barca's Uruguayan ace scored either side of halftime to put the Catalan side in a healthy lead, but Fedor Smolov, on loan at Celta Vigo from Lokomotiv Moscow, leveled the scoreline in the second half.

Lionel Messi was a creative force throughout as he laid on both goals for his strike partner, but even the influence of the diminutive Argentinian wasn't enough to overcome relegation-threatened Celta Vigo in front of an empty Estadio de Balaidos.

It could have been even worse for Setien's side if Brais Mendez's strike didn't rebound off the woodwork, or if Nolito didn't shoot straight at Marc-Andre Ter Stegen with the goal at his mercy in the game's closing moments.