Everything seemed to be right on track for Barcelona after 62 minutes, since they were leading with ease against Deportivo with great goals by Lionel Messi and Ivan Rakitic. But a furious reaction by Deportivo, resembling the one they had seven months ago to avoid relegation, made the away team cancel the two-goal lead by Los Blaugranas, confirming their wonderful form this season.
Lucas Pérez scored the first goal for Depor with 13 minutes left in the clock, just like he did seven months ago, when Deportivo needed a point to avoid relegation. With four minutes left in regulation, Alex Bergantiños leveled the game for Deportivo, raising a few eyebrows among Barcelona's supporters.
Here's how some fans reacted to Barcelona's draw against Deportivo.
Victor Sanchez as Depor manager: 24 games 7 wins 13 draws 4 losses Only four losses. What a gem of a manager. 39 years of age, I repeat.
— Chris (@MoarFootball) December 12, 2015
Drawing against Depor is angering because you were up 2-0, you were at home, and there was only 15 minutes left to play.
— Unknown (@nehto_) December 12, 2015
Luis Enrique: "The result of the goal by Depor we began to have doubt and make mistakes that we tend not to do. Depor took advantage of it"
— The Catalan Giant (@TheCatalanGiant) December 12, 2015
FT: Barca 2-2 Depor Thanks for the birthday present @RCDeportivo
— M.A.J (@UltraSuristic) December 12, 2015
As they did in final game of last season, Depor come back from 2 goals down to draw level with Barca at Camp Nou. FT: Barca 2-2 Depor
— Kay Murray (@KayLMurray) December 12, 2015
"FCB 2-2 DEP (FT) - Depor is the FIRST team to come back (to win or draw) from a two-goal disadvantage at Camp Nou in TWO CONSECUTIVE LEAGUES."
FCB 2-2 DEP (FT) - El Depor es el PRIMER equipo que remonta (para ganar o para empatar) DOS goles en el Camp Nou en DOS LIGAS CONSECUTIVAS.
— MisterChip (Alexis) (@2010MisterChip) December 12, 2015