“Ilaix Moriba was booked for a foul, picking up a yellow card that meant any further reckless challenge in the second half could have seen him removed from the game entirely — a risk that hung over Celta for the remainder of the match.”
“One minute after Carreira struck the woodwork, Ilaix Moriba pounced to give Celta the lead, converting to make it 1-0 and reward the home side's bright start to the second half.”
Pivotal“Neal Maupay, introduced as a substitute in the 64th minute in Sevilla's push for an equaliser, was booked for an argument in stoppage time — a fitting end to a frustrated evening for the away side who never truly threatened to find a way back into the game.”
Celta de Vigo
Sevilla
Outstanding performance
Celta de Vigo•MidfielderCelta de Vigo did just enough at Balaídos, controlling possession at 55% and creating the cleaner opportunities despite Sevilla generating more dangerous attacks across the ninety minutes. The match was largely cagey and unremarkable through the first half, but the second period opened with immediate intent from the home side — two efforts tested Sevilla's structure before Moriba settled the contest in the 51st minute, capitalising on sustained pressure. Sevilla responded with an avalanche of substitutions around the hour mark, throwing bodies forward in search of an equaliser, but their 44 dangerous attacks ultimately came to nothing, with big chances squandered and their single real opportunity on target failing to beat the Celta goalkeeper. The result extends Celta's form and leaves Sevilla with questions about their cutting edge in the final third, as both clubs look ahead to the final days of the La Liga campaign.
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Oscar Mingueza replaces Javier Rueda.
Pablo Duran takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Nemanja Gudelj takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Nemanja Gudelj is on, and Lucien Agoume is off.
Ruben Vargas takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Javier Rodriguez attempts a header but misses.
Chidera Ejuke is on, and Oso is off.
Hugo Alvarez Antunez takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Pablo Duran comes on for Borja Iglesias Quintas.
Matias Vecino comes on for Fernando López González.
Akor Adams takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Ruben Vargas takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Sergio Carreira takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Ferran Jutgla Blanch comes on for Iago Aspas Juncal.
Hugo Alvarez Antunez replaces Williot Swedberg.
Ruben Vargas takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Akor Adams is on, and Isaac Romero Bernal is off.
Neal Maupay replaces Alexis Alejandro Sanchez.
Ruben Vargas comes on for Peque Fernandez.
Williot Swedberg takes a right-footed shot but misses.
assist: Fer López
Goal! Ilaix Moriba Kourouma scores to make it 1-0.
Sergio Carreira takes a right-footed shot that hits the post.
Fernando López González takes a left-footed shot but misses.
The first half ends with a score of 0-0.
Isaac Romero Bernal attempts a header but misses the shot.
Alexis Alejandro Sanchez takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Sergio Carreira takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Isaac Romero Bernal takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Peque Fernandez takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Marcos Alonso attempts a header but misses the shot.
Yoel Lago attempts a header but misses the shot.
Williot Swedberg takes a right-footed shot but misses.
