Celta Vigo edged Real Valladolid 1-0 in yesterday’s La Liga clash at the José Zorrilla stadium. The decisive moment came in the 83rd minute when Marcos Alonso converted a penalty kick to seal the win for Celta Vigo.
The match was a closely contested affair, with both teams creating scoring opportunities. However, it was Celta Vigo who ultimately made the breakthrough, thanks to Alonso’s clinical finish from the spot.
Real Valladolid pushed hard for an equalizer, but Celta Vigo’s defense held firm to secure the three points. The win marks Celta Vigo’s third successive victory over Real Valladolid, with their previous two wins coming at home.
Celta Vigo’s triumph sees them maintain their ninth position in the La Liga standings, while Real Valladolid remain rooted to the bottom of the table. The victory will give Celta Vigo a significant boost in confidence as they look to climb higher up the league table.
In terms of statistics, Celta Vigo dominated possession, with 52.7% of the ball, and also had more shots on goal. Real Valladolid, however, had more corners, with 4.2 corners per match.
The win for Celta Vigo was predicted by many, with odds of -150 favoring the away team. The correct score prediction of 1-0 in favor of Celta Vigo was also a popular choice among pundits.
Overall, Celta Vigo’s 1-0 win over Real Valladolid was a hard-fought victory that sees them continue their push up the La Liga table.