Athletic - Celta - 4:3. Spanish Championship, 13th round. Match review, statistics

On 10 November, one of the matches of the 13th round of the Spanish football championship took place. Athletic (Bilbao) and Celta (Vigo) met.

Атлетик - Сельта - 4:3. Чемпионат Испании, 13-й тур. Обзор матча, статистика

Spanish Championship, 13th round

Athletic (Bilbao) - Celta (Vigo) - 4:3 (2:2)
Goals: Sunset (37), Gorka Guruseta (45+4), Gorka Guruseta (52), Berenguer (90+7) - Aspas (25), J. Bamba (41), Jørgen Strand Larsen (66).

Warnings: Aspas (39), Simon (56), Raul Garcia (90+1).

Review of the match Athletic - Celta:

In a thrilling La Liga encounter, club Athletic claimed a hard fought 4-3 victory over Celta Vigo at the legendary San Mames Barria stadium. The match was not without drama, with both teams demonstrating their attacking prowess throughout the game. In the 25th minute, Celta Vigo took the lead when their star striker Iago Aspas found himself in the net. Aspas showed his predatory instincts by taking advantage of a mistake in the Athletic defence to put his team ahead. However, Athletic responded with determination and just before the break, Oihan Sunset equalised with a well-taken strike. This goal breathed new life into the game and it was clear that both teams were hungry for more. Atletico's joy was short-lived as, in the 41st minute, Aspas again made his presence felt with a superbly executed strike, giving Celta Vigo a decisive lead. Just before the break, Guruseta equalised again and the fans were in suspense. The second half started with a new outbreak as Guruseta continued his impressive play, scoring another goal in the 52nd minute to give Athletic the lead for the first time in the match. The game became increasingly tense and tensions mounted, as evidenced by Unai Simon receiving a yellow card in the 56th minute. In the 63rd minute, Celta Vigo decided to equalise when the ball hit the net from J.C. Larsen, but their triumph was cut short by an offside call. However, they didn't have to wait long to rectify the situation as Larsen redeemed himself in the 66th minute, scoring a deserved goal to level the score at 3-3.

As time wore on, both managers decided to make substitutions to give their teams renewed vigour. In the 69th minute, Vesga replaced Garcia for Athletic, while Beltran came on in place of de la Torre for Celta Vigo. In the 72nd minute, a penalty was awarded against Celta Vigo, but Aspas missed the opportunity to put his team ahead again. "Athletic responded strongly to this hiccup and made two substitutions - Berenguer for Williams and Garcia for Guruseta in the 80th minute. Taking to the pitch with fresh legs, Athletic began to press forward. Celta Vigo also made changes to their line-up, with Bamba replacing Perez in the 84th minute. Both teams continued to strive for victory and in the final minutes of the match, Sunset replaced Gomez in the 86th minute for Athletic and Larsen was replaced by Duvicas for Celta Vigo in the 88th minute. The pressure and intensity of the game led to Garcia receiving a yellow card in the 90th minute. In the final minutes of the match, Athletic were awarded a penalty, giving them a great opportunity to take all three points. Berenguer confidently stepped up and converted the penalty in the 90th minute, sealing a dramatic 4-3 victory in his team's favour. The stands at the San Mames Barria Stadium erupted in cheers, celebrating the tenacity and determination of both teams throughout the match. This encounter between Athletic and Celta Vigo will surely be remembered as a thrilling spectacle, showcasing the excitement, unpredictability and flair that La Liga has to offer.

The following matches await the opponents in the next round: Girona - Athletic, Valencia - Celta.

Атлетик - Сельта - 4:3. Чемпионат Испании, 13-й тур. Обзор матча, статистика

Statistics of the match Athletic - Celta: