“Alberto Reina opens the scoring with a close-range left-footed finish after Celta fail to clear a corner, capitalizing on defensive chaos”
Pivotal“Federico Viñas doubles Oviedo's lead just before halftime with a left-footed strike from Ilyas Chaira's cross”
Pivotal“Celta introduce Iago Aspas and Ilaix Moriba at halftime in desperate attempt to salvage the match”
“Federico Viñas completes his brace with a close-range finish from Thiago Fernández's cross after Fer López's foul”
PivotalReal Oviedo delivered a stunning upset at Celta de Vigo, exploiting their clinical counter-attacking approach to perfection against a dominant home side. Despite Celta controlling 68% possession and creating 79 dangerous attacks, Federico Viñas' brace and Alberto Reina's early opener showcased ruthless finishing from limited opportunities. The turning point came with Reina's fourth-minute strike, capitalizing on a defensive scramble after Celta failed to clear a corner. Manager changes at halftime with Iago Aspas and Ilaix Moriba introductions couldn't salvage Celta's season, as Oviedo's defensive discipline and precise transitions secured a memorable La Liga victory that will boost their campaign significantly.
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