Villarreal Claims Hard-Fought Victory in Back-and-Forth Battle Against Celta de Vigo

2024-08-27

Villarreal equalised to make it 1-1, when Sergi Cardona found the net, with an assist by Gerard Moreno, in the 26th minute. Celta de Vigo took the lead after more than half an hour's play as Óscar Mingueza scored. The game started with a flurry of excitement with Celta de Vigo taking an early lead when Borja Iglesias netted after 12 minutes, making it 1-0.

With 60 minutes on the clock, Villarreal's Thierno Barry found the net following a Sergi Cardona assist to equalise. However, the drama unfolded further when Celta de Vigo led with 1-2, but Villarreal surged back to win. C. Starfelt equalised for Celta de Vigo with an assist by Óscar Mingueza, in the 80th minute.

The deciding goal came in extra time, when Dani Parejo scored for Villarreal, capping off a thrilling La Liga encounter that ended 4-3. Villarreal's victory means they now have seven points while Celta de Vigo have six after three rounds of fixtures. Villarreal are 2 points behind FC Barcelona.

Looking ahead, Villarreal play Valencia on 31 August, Mallorca on 15 September, and FC Barcelona at home on 22 September. Meanwhile, Celta de Vigo's next opponents are Osasuna on 1 September, Real Valladolid on 15 September, and Athletic Club away on 22 September.