Cádiz vs. FC Barcelona: Match Summary, Goals, and Result | La Liga 2023-24
FC Barcelona ventured to Cádiz’s Nuevo Mirandilla Stadium with hopes of bolstering their standings in the 2023-24 La Liga season, securing a crucial 0-1 victory courtesy of Joao Félix, the match’s MVP. The encounter unfolded as part of the league’s 31st matchday.
“It was a great game on a challenging pitch. We’re happy for the three points. We suffered a lot; we should have controlled the game more, but Cádiz is fighting for survival, and late-season matches are like this. I try to do my best to help the team; when I’m on the pitch, I aim to show what I can do. We all work to be starters; I want to contribute; I know I can bring good things. The goal? Two years ago, I scored a bicycle kick here; this ground brings me luck. I saw the ball up high, I tried, and the goal came,” expressed Joao Félix.
In the 90+4th minute (0-1), the match concluded with Joao Félix being awarded the MVP, securing a 0-1 victory for Barcelona with his goal. The final moments saw Barcelona defending with composure, frustrating Cádiz’s attempts to equalize.
Cádiz vehemently contested every decision, fighting for possession as the match neared its end, despite being at a disadvantage on the scoreboard. The tension rose with a shot from Javi Hernández in the 90+1st minute (0-1), sailing high over the bar.
As the match entered injury time, Barcelona initiated a counterattack in the 89th minute (0-1), although it ended with an unsuccessful attempt by Lamine Yamal. Roger received a yellow card in the 84th minute (0-1) for striking Pedri in the face, while Chust made way for Lucas Pires in a substitution for Cádiz.