In what was a thrilling mid-table clash between two sides that have been battling for their place in the top flight of Spanish football, Celta Vigo emerged victorious against Almería with a solitary goal from the visitors.
The match kicked off with both teams looking to take control and establish their dominance early on. However, it was Celta who took the lead in the 27th minute when a cross from the right-wing found the head of substitute Carlos Moya, who volleyed home to give his side the lead.
Almería responded well to the setback and started pressing hard towards the end of the first half, but they were unable to find a way through the Celta defense. The second half saw more of the same as both teams tried to create chances, but it was Celta who came closest to extending their lead in the 85th minute when a free-kick from the left wing found the head of substitute David Villa, who headed home to make it 1-0.
Despite their late surge, Almería could not find a way back into the game and Celta held on to secure all three points, moving them up to sixth place in the table and heading towards a new era of victory under new manager Jorge Mendes.
Overall, it was a solid performance from Celta Vigo, who showed resilience and determination to come away with all three points despite facing a strong challenge from Almería. It will be interesting to see how this result impacts their season going forward and whether they can continue their upward trajectory.