Celta - Girona - 0:1. Spanish Championship, 22nd round. Match review, statistics

On 28 January, one of the matches of the 22nd round of the Spanish football championship took place. Celta (Vigo) and Girona (Spain) met.

Spanish Championship, 22nd round

Celta (Vigo) - Girona (Spain) - 0:1 (0:1)
Goals: Porto (20)

Warnings: D. Blind (50), Jailson (71)

Review of the match Celta vs Girona:

In a tense La Liga match played at the Abanca Balaidos Stadium, Celta Vigo faced Girona. Both teams were determined to win, but it was Girona who came out victorious with a final score of 0-1. The match kicked off with both teams demonstrating their attacking prowess. However, Girona took the lead as early as the 20th minute thanks to a goal from Porto's striker. This lead gave Girona confidence, while Celta Vigo had to regroup and look for a way to equalise. As the match progressed, both teams fought for an advantage over their opponents. However, the Girona defence remained resilient, preventing Celta Vigo from scoring. On 50 minutes, Girona's D. Blind received a yellow card and the tension in the game increased. Realising the need to change tactics, Celta Vigo made the first substitution in the 66th minute. M. Sanchez replaced M. Ristic, trying to bring a fresh dynamic to the attack. At the same time, L. de la Torre came on in place of Jalson, hoping to add creativity to the midfield. Girona, on the other hand, made their first substitution in the 69th minute when Porto replaced I. Martin.

The purpose of this substitution was most likely to maintain the score advantage, as well as to bring fresh energy to the attacking line. As Celta Vigo rushed forward in search of an equaliser, frustration began to creep into their ranks. In the 71st minute, Jaylson received a yellow card for a foul, which made things even more difficult for Celta Vigo. With time rapidly running out, Celta Vigo made two more substitutions in the 78th minute. R. Tapia came on in place of M. Rodriguez, hoping to provide stability in midfield, while K. Starfelt replaced K. Dotor to strengthen the defence. Girona, realising the desperation of their opponents, made their last substitution in the 83rd minute. V. Tsygankov replaced Valeri, giving Girona another attacking option to exploit any gaps in the tired Celta Vigo defence. Despite Celta Vigo's best efforts in the final minutes of the match, Girona remained steadfast in defence, securing a 0-1 away win. It was a tense game in which both teams showed tenacity and skill. This match demonstrated the competitive nature of La Liga, where every point is crucial in the battle for the top spot. The Abanca Balaidos stadium witnessed a thrilling encounter between two determined teams and the fans are looking forward to the next encounter.

In the next round, the following matches await the rivals: Osasuna - Celta, Girona - Real C-dad.

Statistics of the match Celta - Girona: