Sevilla, already reeling from three consecutive defeats across all competitions—including back-to-back league losses—were left stunned as their goal drought extended to four games without scoring. The home side dominated possession (around 58%) and created chances, but lacked the cutting edge to break through Celta's resilient defense.
Celta Vigo, riding high after a convincing 4-1 thrashing of Valencia in their previous outing, showed why they sit comfortably in 7th place with 26 points. Claudio Giráldez's men were clinical when it mattered, capitalizing on a pivotal moment late on to claim all three points and extend their strong away form—unbeaten in their last five league trips.
The decisive penalty came after a VAR review deemed a foul in the box by a Sevilla defender on a Celta attacker. Marcos Alonso stepped up coolly to send Odysseas Vlachodimos the wrong way, sparking wild celebrations among the traveling Galician supporters.
Sevilla's frustrations boiled over, with several players booked in a feisty second half. Matías Almeyda's side, sitting in 13th-14th position with 20 points, now face mounting pressure to halt their slide amid injury concerns and a lack of firepower up front. Key absences, including international duty for some and injuries to others like César Azpilicueta and Gabriel Suazo, didn't help their cause.
Celta, meanwhile, continue their impressive campaign, with Borja Iglesias and Iago Aspas pulling the strings. Their fourth-best away record in the league this season proved decisive once again, as they frustrated Sevilla throughout and grabbed the points when the hosts pushed forward desperately.
This result highlights the growing gap between the two sides: Celta pushing for European spots, while Sevilla battle to stay clear of the relegation scrap. Los Nervionenses will need a swift turnaround ahead of their next fixtures, but for now, the focus is on what went wrong in a game they controlled for large spells without reward.
A night of agony for Sevilla fans, but pure joy for Celta Vigo—who proved that patience and a killer instinct can turn a tight contest into a precious victory. La Liga's unpredictability strikes again!