Celta Vigo Wins Thrilling Match Against Valencia
Vigo, Spain – Celta Vigo secured a convincing victory over Valencia CF in a thrilling encounter on the second matchday of the 2024 La Liga Santander. The match, played at the Municipal de Balaídos, was defined by the intensity and efficiency of the Galician team, who emerged victorious with a 4-1 scoreline.
Valencia opened the scoring in the 14th minute with a goal from D. López, assisted by R. Mir. However, Celta Vigo responded swiftly and equalized in the 23rd minute with a goal from O. Mingueza, assisted by I. Aspas. Aspas himself put Celta back in the lead in the 28th minute, after receiving an assist from Mingueza.
The second half began with a missed penalty by I. Aspas in the 45th minute, but Celta remained undeterred and extended their lead in the 60th minute thanks to a goal from F. Beltran. Valencia attempted to close the gap but couldn’t break down Celta’s sturdy defense, who sealed the victory with the fourth goal of the match, scored by I. Aspas in the 72nd minute.
The match was characterized by intensity from both teams, with a total of 19 fouls and 3 yellow cards. Celta Vigo proved more effective in attack, with 7 shots on target compared to Valencia’s 5. Possession of the ball was fairly evenly distributed, with Celta enjoying 49% and Valencia 51%.
Overall, a decisive win for Celta Vigo that allows them to start the season with a strong footing.
Substitutions celta vigo: at minute 46 S. Carreira came in and O. Mingueza went out., at minute 65 B. Iglesias came in and A. Douvikas went out., at minute 65 J. Bamba came in and W. Swedberg went out., at minute 75 C. Starfelt came in and J. Rodriguez went out., at minute 87 P. Duran came in and I. Aspas went out.
Substitutions valencia: at minute 61 L. Rioja came in and J. Guerra went out., at minute 77 M. Tejon came in and D. Lopez went out., at minute 77 D. Foulquier came in and T. Correia went out., at minute 77 D. Gomez came in and H. Duro went out., at minute 84 A. Mari came in and R. Mir went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Celta Vigo
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Valencia
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