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Marcos Alonso’s Late Penalty Lifts Celta Over Sevilla to Seal Best Midseason in a Decade

The result highlights Celta’s disciplined, counterattacking approach driving their extended unbeaten run on the road.

Overview

  • Alonso converted an 86th‑minute spot kick after Oso’s contact on Ilaix Moriba to secure a 1-0 win at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán.
  • Celta reach 29 points at the LaLiga midway mark, their highest midseason total in the past decade, and remain six away matches unbeaten with five wins and a draw.
  • Sevilla controlled possession for long spells, yet Celta produced the clearer chances on the break and defended with order after halftime.
  • Sevilla’s Rubén Vargas left injured after only six minutes on the pitch, compounding the hosts’ lack of cutting edge.
  • Post-match, Alonso said the team’s improvement is evident as recent work is being reflected in results.