Villarreal Edge Celta Vigo in Seven-Goal Thriller to Top La Liga
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Villarreal Edge Celta Vigo in Seven-Goal Thriller to Top La Liga

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Villarreal emerged victorious in a seven-goal thriller against Celta Vigo, securing a 4-3 win and climbing to the top of the La Liga table.

First Half: A Rollercoaster of Emotions

The game kicked off with Celta Vigo taking an early lead. Borja Iglesias, making his first start since returning to Celta, capitalized on a defensive lapse to put the visitors ahead. Villarreal, however, responded swiftly. Gerard Moreno’s clever flick-on from a corner allowed Sergi Cardona to tap in the equalizer.

Just minutes later, Oscar Mingueza stunned the crowd with a spectacular free-kick from 30 yards, restoring Celta’s lead. The first half ended with Villarreal trailing but showing signs of resilience.

Second Half: A Battle of Wills

The second half saw Villarreal’s manager, Marcelino Garcia Toral, make a decisive change by introducing new signing Thierno Barry. Barry made an immediate impact, scoring the equalizer within a minute of coming on. The momentum shifted as Villarreal pressed forward, and a defensive error from Celta led to an own goal, giving Villarreal the lead for the first time in the match.

Celta Vigo, determined not to be outdone, fought back with Carl Starfelt scoring to level the match once again. The game seemed destined for a draw until the dying moments.

Last-Minute Drama

In the 96th minute, a controversial foul on Barry in the box resulted in a penalty for Villarreal. Dani Parejo’s initial attempt was saved, but he managed to convert the rebound, sealing a dramatic victory for the Yellow Submarine.

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