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5d ago

Celta Secures 3-0 Win Over Villarreal to Reclaim Seventh Place in LaLiga

A red card for Villarreal's Eric Bailly and standout performances from Fer López, Borja Iglesias, and Iago Aspas fuel Celta's European qualification ambitions.

Celebración con Marcador.
Borja Iglesias celebra el segundo tanto.
Denis, presionado por Mingueza.
Giráldez abraza a Beltrán y a Damián. | Alba Villar

Overview

  • Celta de Vigo defeated Villarreal 3-0 at Balaídos on April 23, regaining seventh place in LaLiga and boosting their Europa League hopes.
  • Eric Bailly's red card in the 36th minute shifted the momentum, opening up opportunities for Celta to dominate the match.
  • Fer López, Borja Iglesias, and Iago Aspas each scored, with Aspas converting a late penalty in the 87th minute to seal the win.
  • Celta showcased tactical control under Claudio Giráldez, dominating possession and restricting Villarreal's chances throughout the game.
  • Fielding seven academy graduates in the starting lineup, Celta emphasized its commitment to youth development while pursuing European qualification.