Celta de Vigo Triumphs Over Real Valladolid in Sunday showdown

3 Celta de Vigo vs 1 Real Valladolid

Sunday's La Liga clash witnessed Celta de Vigo's triumph at home, as they outplayed Real Valladolid, securing a solid 3-1 win.

Celta de Vigo scored the first goal when Hugo Álvarez netted after 22 minutes, with an assist by Pablo Durán, making it 1-0.

In the 35th minute, Borja Iglesias increased the lead for Celta de Vigo, putting them ahead comfortably.

Straight after the break, Raúl Moro made his mark and reduced the score for Real Valladolid, giving them a glimmer of hope.

Real Valladolid's Mario Martin was sent off in the 81st minute, leaving them with ten men and an uphill battle.

The 3-1 goal came in extra time when Anastasios Douvikas found the net for Celta de Vigo, with an assist by Iago Aspas.

This victory places Celta de Vigo in fifth place, while Real Valladolid find themselves in 17th.

Celta de Vigo's next La Liga games are against Athletic Club (away) on 22 September, Granada (home) on 26 September, and Girona (home) on 29 September. Real Valladolid will face Real Sociedad (home) on 21 September, Sevilla (away) on 24 September, and Mallorca (home) on 27 September.