Barcelona B Clinches Victory in Sabadell Thriller
Barcelona B continued their climb, securing a hard-fought win in Sabadell with a 1-2 result that keeps their promotion bid alive. The visitors arrived with intent and maintained pressure throughout the match, showing their intent from the early stages and maintaining momentum as the game progressed.
The action started with Barcelona B gaining the upper hand, and a decisive moment arrived in the opening six minutes when Estanis Pedrola found the back of the net, giving the substitute azulgrana side an early lead and signaling their intent to dictate play from the outset.
The Catalan side controlled the tempo and offered consistent threat at the Sabadell goal. In the 35th minute, a sustained sequence culminated in a goal that doubled the advantage. A well-worked build-up involving Pablo Torres and Álvaro Núñez set up Pedrola for a clinical finish, reinforcing Barcelona B’s dominance as the first half neared its end.
After the restart, Sabadell emerged with renewed urgency, pressing high and seeking a response. The home side created several chances, and their persistence finally paid off in the 69th minute with a sharp strike that tested the Barça goalkeeper, Astralaga, who stood tall to deny an equalizer. The delay in reflection proved costly for the visitors, as a few minutes later a powerful shot found the net from David Astals, narrowing the gap to 1-2 and injecting tension into the late stages of the match.
The closing minutes were intense. Sabadell pressed for another breakthrough, and there were moments when the momentum shifted toward a dramatic equalizer. Barcelona B’s defense and their goalkeeper, Astralaga, remained decisive in those critical seconds, making key stops and preserving the lead as the clock wound down.
In the end, Barcelona B held on to claim three points, keeping their promotion ambitions within reach while Sabadell faced the challenge of rebuilding and gathering more points to secure their status in the division for another season. The result underlined the visitors’ resilience and their ability to convert chances when it mattered most.
Recap of Sabadell vs. Barcelona B in Primera RFEF 2022-2023: goals, timings and highlights
The match finished with Barcelona B on top, securing a 1-2 victory away from home. The Barça reserve team showed composure and efficiency, taking the three points in a tense contest.
Minute 90. Five minutes of added time were indicated as both sides pushed for the final word on the scoreboard.
Minute 89. A moment of brilliance from Astralaga, the Barça goalkeeper, preserved the lead with a spectacular save on a shot from Altimira that could have changed the ending of the match.
Minute 77. Juanda nearly tripled the lead for Barça B, but his shot struck the post and the chance went begging.
Minute 72. Sabadell closed the gap with a well-placed finish from David Astals after a patient build-up, making it 1-2 and energizing the home crowd.
Minute 69. Astralaga produced a heroic save to deny Sabadell’s first goal of the half, underscoring the goalkeeper’s role in maintaining the Azulgrana advantage.
Minute 55. Barcelona B appeared comfortable in the early stages of the second half, controlling the rhythm and limiting Sabadell’s threats.
The second part began with Sabadell challenging for a breakthrough, while Barcelona B anchored their shape and pressed to protect the lead.
Final whistle. Barcelona B sealed a two-goal cushion in the first half before Sabadell found a late answer, leaving the final score at 1-2 in favor of the visitors.
Minute 35. A well-executed sequence from Barça B culminated in Estanis Pedrola converting after a clever pass from Álvaro Núñez, staking the lead at 0-2.
18th minute. A sharp team move from Barcelona B reached Luismi, whose shot forced a superb reaction save from Ortolá to keep the scoreline intact early on.
Minute 6. The opening goal arrived as Estanis Pedrola beat the Sabadell defense to place Barça B ahead, signaling a promising start for the visitors.
The match began with Barcelona B traveling to Sabadell and lining up in a determined formation.
Sabadell’s eleven
Source: Goal