Key Takeaways:
- Celta and Atlético Madrid ended 1:1 at Balaídos during the eighth round of La Liga
- Atlético played with ten men after Clément Lenglet was sent off in the 40th minute
- Atlético now sit fifth with 13 points; Celta are 16th with 6 points
Match Overview
Celta Vigo and Atlético Madrid shared the spoils in a tense 1:1 draw at Balaídos in the eighth round of the La Liga campaign. An early own goal and a second-half equaliser, alongside a red card, shaped an action-packed encounter with both sides having chances to take all three points.
Early Lead for the Visitors
The visitors took an immediate advantage in the 6th minute when Pablo Barrios attempted a through ball towards Julián Álvarez. However, Celta defender Carl Starfelt inadvertently diverted the pass into his own net, giving Atlético the lead.
10-man Atlético Madrid fall to their fourth draw of the season against Celta Vigo 😬 pic.twitter.com/J84ClWt0Z7
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Atlético Reduced to Ten and Celta Respond
Atlético suffered a setback before halftime when Clément Lenglet collected his second yellow card in the 40th minute, reducing his side to ten men. The Madrid club managed to preserve their slender lead into the break, with Jan Oblak producing a crucial save to deny Borja Iglesias shortly before the interval.
Second-Half Pressure and Late Drama
Celta intensified their efforts after the restart and found reward in the 68th minute. Jan Oblak initially repelled a shot from Iglesias, but Iago Aspas was on hand to finish from close range and restore parity.
The hosts nearly clinched the win late on when Robin Le Normand’s attempt from a corner narrowly missed the target, skimming just centimetres wide of the post.
Current Standings
With this result, Atlético Madrid occupy fifth place in the league table with 13 points, while Celta Vigo are positioned 16th with a total of 6 points.
| Position | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Atlético Madrid | 13 |
| 16 | Celta | 6 |
